Good Reads //By Jim Mahaffie MOUNTAINEERING A Climber’s Guide to the Teton Range, 4th EditionBy Reynold Jackson and Leigh Ortenburger, Greg Winston (photographer) Covering 932 routes on more than 235 peaks and canyon walls in the Tetons, the newest version of…
For the Birds Several hundred species of birds call the valley’s skies home. // By Jim Mahaffie A seasonal rite of passage for Jacksonites every spring is swapping out their seed feeders for hummingbird feeders. Every year, the hummers quickly…
Walk to Water These lakes and creeks are worth the effort it takes to hike to them. // words and photos By dina mishev There are 44 named lakes (and an uncountable number of unnamed lakes) in Grand Teton National…
GTNP’s Historic Ranches The storied dude ranches that helped introduce the West to generations of visitors left an enduring legacy on Grand Teton National Park—one that can still be experienced today. // By Helen Olsson From the early 1900s to…
Dinner and a [Star] Show After more than a decade of planning and construction, there’s a research-grade telescope open to the public, a planetarium, and a celestial-inspired fine dining restaurant on the summit of Snow King Mountain. // by lila…
Pawprints and Policy In life, Grizzly 399 was a symbol of the species’ recovery under the Endangered Species Act. In death, can her legacy protect grizzlies as their time under federal protections seems to be coming to an end? And…
The Birth of Backpacking Conceived of almost 30 years ago, the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route is as much of an adventure as ever, and it passes through Jackson Hole. // By Molly Absolon Less than an hour ago, at…
Revived & Revered Thanks to efforts of Indigenous wildlife managers, the Wind River Reservation is again an ecologically vibrant and crucial piece of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. // By Mike Koshmrl During one of the most sordid, shameful incidents Richard…
5 Ways Jackson Hole Might Hurt You How to prevent, and recover from, some of the most common things that might sidetrack your Jackson Hole adventure. // By Bevin Wallace Whether you’re here for a weeklong vacation or a lifetime,…
Finding the Right Balance What’s maybe more difficult than managing an expanse of wildland the size of Connecticut? Guiding and planning its future. // by molly absolon How do you plan for the future of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, which…
How Can I Get a Place in JH? // by whitney royster
Wyoming on the Page Despite its small population, Wyoming has a large literary legacy. / By Jim Mahaffie For a state with so few people and so much open landscape, Wyoming is rich in writers and literature. Over the past…
How Locals Live We love looking at fancy homes, but you don’t need a multi-million-dollar home to live well in Jackson Hole. // By maggie theodora According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2023—the most recent year for which…
Apporachable Art Enjoy the work of local artists in unexpected places. // By Jim Mahaffie A 2023 study by SMU DataArts measured the most arts-vibrant communities across the United States. It was a data-driven measurement of communities of all sizes,…
Hooray for Huckleberries Native to the northern Rockies, these berries make almost any dish better. Taste for yourself. // By Samantha Simma Although Jackson Hole is better suited to supporting the growth of wildflowers and sagebrush than produce, huckleberries burst…
A Different IPA First brewed in 2009, Snake River Brewing’s Pako’s IPA is now a classic. // By Samantha Simma Snake River Brewing, Wyoming’s oldest craft brewery, brews an average of 223,200 gallons of beer each year, and, since 2010,…
Tram Jam Lisa Felton’s small-batch jams, hand-crafted in her home kitchen, have become a Jackson fan favorite. // photography By Lindley Rust// By Helen Olsson During the pandemic, while others were baking cakes and refinishing antiques, Lisa Felton pivoted to…
Holy Centenary This summer marks the 100th year that the Chapel of the Transfiguration holds Episcopalian services in the shadow of the Tetons. // By sofia mcgulick It’s a safe bet that most plans hatched during the cold and wet…
Q&A: Madison Webb Stanko // By Helen Olsson Madison Webb Stanko spent her childhood summers living in a fire tower in Idaho’s Payette National Forest. (Her mom worked for the forest service.) “The tower had windows on all sides, and during…
Profile: Glenn Owings Offering kids dozens of opportunities through Teton County 4-H. // By Samantha Simma “People always value connection, and that authentic connection is the hallmark [of 4-H],” says Glenn Owings, who was the Teton County 4-H/Youth Development Extension…
