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…
As Told By: Leslie Steen // By Jasmine Hall Like many who are swept off their feet by Jackson Hole, Leslie Steen moved to the Tetons in 2007 thinking she would take a year off after graduate school to ski…
Cruising in Style on Jenny Lake Locals and visitors alike love the shuttles and scenic cruises on this lake in GTNP. // By Jim Mahaffie It’s a little before 7 a.m. on a crystal-clear summer morning in Grand Teton National…
Get High Planning a scenic chair ride? Here’s what to wear and pack for a ride that can drop you off into very different weather than what you had when you started at the bottom. // By dina mishev //Photography…
Sam Singer Meet the founder and executive director of Wyoming Stargazing. // By Bevin Wallace Sam Singer, a driving force behind the new Snow King Observatory & Planetarium (see page 162) and the town of Jackson’s bid for dark sky…
The Snake River This river has multiple personalities asit winds through Jackson Hole. // By samantha simma// Photography by bradly j. boner The source of the Snake River is in the wildlands of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem—at about 8,200 feet…
Wind Jackets We tested these so you don’t have to. // By Dina Mishev BLACK DIAMOND DISTANCE WIND SHELL What is it One of the lightest and most packable hooded wind jackets available, it is made from a see-through single-layer nylon…
Community Eats At Slow Food in the Tetons, Scott Steen aims to bring Jackson Hole together over fresh and fair food. // By Samantha Simma It’s a Wednesday afternoon in Jackson Hole, and the Center for the Arts lawn is…
Postal Service? Sorting the ins and outs of mail delivery in Jackson Hole. // By Emily Cohen It’s a weekday afternoon at the “old” post office in downtown Jackson. It’s been a week since I checked my mail, and I…
Snow Science The job of an avalanche forecaster isn’t all sunshine and powder— they’re charged with nothing less than keeping the skiing and driving public safe. // BY billy arnold // photography by bradly J. boner Frank Carus zips…
The Wildlife Biologist Behind the Lens Mark Gocke’s photographs show the hidden—human—side of wildlife management. // By Billy Arnold The first time I met Mark Gocke was on a cold December day on the National Elk Refuge. He’d invited me,…
Why Chinatown is Always in Fashion Twenty-eight years of Szechuan chicken, volcanoes, and fun traditions. // By Jenn Rice// Photography by ERIN BURK Chinatown is a family-owned-and-run spot that has been cherished by locals and visitors for its delicious and…
Women on the Walls Women gallerists and curators make Jackson Hole’s art scene more vibrant. // By Dina Mishev “There are great artists who, throughout history, have gotten the short end of the stick,” says National Museum of Wildlife Art…
Living History Buildings in Jackson Hole // By Emily Cohen Straddling a saddle at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, customers can imbibe a whisky on the rocks and drink in the bar’s distinct aesthetic, which includes knobbled pine, taxidermied wildlife,…
