Science lovers from around the world will gather in Jackson on August 21 to witness what Teton Skies astronomer Ryan Hennessy calls “the biggest astronomical event of our generation For just over two minutes on August 21, the moon will fully cross in front of the sun, producing the first total solar eclipse visible in
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During World War I, troops used fixed ropes and ladders to cross the treacherous Dolomites Mountains in Italy. Called Via Ferratas—Italian for “iron road”—these routes were intended to help move personnel and equipment through the mountains. Now, instead of being used for military maneuvers, Via Ferratas are for entertainment. Over the last few years,
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When Gavin Fine was growing up in Chicago, he was fanatic about two things: Chicago sports teams—the Cubs and Bulls to be exact—and food. Mealtime was an important part of family life, and Fine and his parents and two brothers went out to eat often. “I loved the entertainment of food and the entertainment
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All-night field excursions are just part of the job for Teton Raptor Center senior avian ecologist Bryan Bedrosian. To conduct research, he spends countless hours in the backcountry and skis long distances tracking birds. He often faces difficult travel conditions and avalanche risks. “One night I spent the entire night out trying to capture
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Matt Stirn discovered his love of archaeology when, as a student at Jackson Hole Middle School, he visited the Game Creek Archaeological Site. There was something fascinating about unearthing clues about people who lived thousands of years earlier. Rebecca Sgouros grew up in New Jersey and spent her summers with family in Greece where
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When they first married, massage therapist Sarah Johnson and her husband, Driggs Mayor Hyrum Johnson, made a vow: we will be a family that pursues our dreams. A plan emerged, one that they have lived by ever since: they would each get five years to pursue a dream, any dream, no matter whether it
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Eight years ago, Rendezvous Lodge at the top of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s Bridger Gondola opened a restaurant at the south end of the building, offering a small deck with views of the surrounding mountains. “Within a week, they realized how popular it was getting and knew that deck was not a big enough
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The first time Samuel Singer remembers seeing the stars, he was 10 years old. He lived in a small town in a rural part of Nevada. His father, Steve Singer, took him outside with a small telescope and the watched meteor showers, stared at the Milky Way, and even witnessed the Hale-Bopp Comet. “I
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For Mike Dawkins, an operating partner at Worldcast Anglers in Victor, Idaho, the beauty of fly-fishing is that you never stop learning. There’s always a new fly to try, an uncharted area of water to explore, or a different type of fish to catch. During Teton Valley’s busy summer months, Dawkins’ days start bright
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Every Tuesday night, there’s one place Matt Herron can be found: playing with local band One Ton Pig at the Wort Hotel. The progressive bluegrass band, which plays an amalgamation of Americana, bluegrass, and fold music, is a staple in Jackson and has graced the hotel every Tuesday night for 10 years running. On
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Brent Nielsen, Spur Catering’s sous chef, cracks a jovial smile and gestures with his sturdy hands, beaming with pride as he talks salmon tartare cornets, a kitchen on wheels, and raising four daughters to love food. A native of Washington state, Nielsen grew up around food and worked for his stepfather’s smoked salmon company
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Donald Runnicles passionately leads the world’s best orchestral musicians in the shadow of the majestic Teton mountain range in Jackson Hole, Wyoming at the Grand Teton Music Festival. This year, the once-in-a-lifetime combinations of stars on the stage and in the sky are not to be missed including cellist Yo-Yo Ma and pianists Yefim
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Taylor Phillips’ first experience with wildlife watching was as a child growing up in Richmond, Virginia. He and his family would drive the dirt roads outside of town at dusk and dawn looking for turkey, deer, and owls. Now, as owner of Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures, looking for animals is Phillips’ job. He opened
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As Dan Peterson rushed to examine the body of the victim of an unknown disease, the man he was training fell behind, fearful of what lay ahead. “Suddenly, I realized this is actually a terrifying situation,” Peterson says. “I was so gung ho to figure this out, and he is thinking ‘this thing could
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Deborah Fox’s colorful paintings of bison, bears, and barn owls featured at the Grand Teton Gallery seem to burst from their canvas environments. Their expressive eyes will draw you in and leave you longing to spend time in the technicolor grasslands of Fox’s fantastic version of the Tetons. Fox grew up skiing with her
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When the days warm up, get outside and enjoy summer in the Tetons. Outdoor activities beckon and indoor options abound for rainy days. Marvel in the scenery, wildlife, heritage, and culture of the region while indulging in some of the best outdoor activities available anywhere. Below is a sampling of what this area has
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April Landale arrived in Jackson to work at Teton Science Schools in 1993. A year later, she was ushering the first 13 students into the new graduate program she helped create. Back then students came to the program with internship, outdoor leadership, and even teaching experience, and they were searching for an academic for
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Frances Clark stopped briefly on the National elk Refuge one summer day to count a pronghorn herd as part of her role as a volunteer for Nature Mapping Jackson Hole. As she observed the animals, a coyote approached and put the pronghorn on alert. A female pronghorn approached the coyote and then ran, stopping
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Science is all around us in Jackson Hole. From the science of predicting when the frosty flakes will swirl in the winter to this summer’s much anticipated astronomical phenomenon, the total solar eclipse, science leaves us captivated with awe. With this issue of JHStyle, “The Science of Jackson Hole,” we delve into all realms
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I have to admit when Kristen Pope, our editor, suggested “The Science of JH” for our next JHStyle theme, I was more than a little hesitant. Bunsen burners, pipet bulbs and goggles conjured through my non-scientific mind. “Huh, how can that be exciting—not only for our readers, but for me?!” Perfectly happy to let
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When he was young, Paulie O’Connor’s dad told him there are two career paths that will always be in high demand: mortician—because everyone dies—and the food industry—because everyone eats. He chose food. Recently, O’Connor has taken over the Million Dollar Cowboy Steakhouse that resides below the iconic bar. The restaurant has gone through many
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