Responsible Tourism What it is, why it’s important, and how to do it in Jackson Hole. // By Molly Absolon “I never go to [Grand Teton National Park] anymore in the summer, unless it is very strategic, say after 5…
Here, there, in between: The marvel of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem’s migrations The network of migratory wildlife that pulses in and out of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem’s core is one of the ecological phenomenon prized not just within the United States,…
// by whitney royster How not to be eaten by a grizzly bear
Ode to Joy Why, and how, you want to experience this emotion. // By Bevin Wallace // photography By bradly J. Boner This is going to be a bit meta but here goes. I really struggled to figure out how…
Form & Function Landscaping with native plants is good for the ecosystem and can be beautiful. // By Jim Mahaffie When Frances Clark, an avid gardener, moved to Wilson from New England, she found Wyoming’s plants and terrain completely different.…
The Climbers Life While “dirtbagging” looks very different today than its heyday in the 1950s and 60s, its spirit, albeit altered, is alive. // By Molly Absolon noun: dert•bag: A person who is committed to a given (usually extreme) lifestyle…
Inspired by the Tetons A new gallery features the work of dozens of local artists. // By Jim Mahaffie Thousands of visitors coming through the Moose entrance of Grand Teton National Park turn into the Dornan’s complex to grab a…
Wyoming Wagyu A species of Japanese cattle calls Jackson Hole home. // By Jim Mahaffie When wagyu beef—literally “Japanese cow”—appears on restaurant menus or at a local market, you might try it for a special occasion or to sample something…
The Taste of Summer Jackson is the home base for two artisan ice creameries. // By Sam Simma // Photography by Kathryn Ziesig In the shadow of the Tetons, two local producers make people of all ages scream for…
5 Superb Steaks Whether you want steak from elk, bison, or a cow, Jackson Hole restaurants have you covered. // By Lila Edythe aged italian beef While you could easily fill yourself on the funghi fritti—crispy fried portobello mushrooms served…
A Gros Ventre Escape For nearly 125 years, Flat Creek Ranch has voffered a hidden retreat. // By Jim Stanford Farney Cole didn’t hear a twig snap. As he bent down to dismantle a beaver dam that was inundating a…
Dawn Pruett This year, the president of the Bank of Jackson Hole is becoming a grandmother and taking up golf while continuing to help her staff and the Jackson Hole community reach their potential. // By Jennifer Dorsey For Dawn…
John Griber He’s a pioneering snowboard athlete and Emmy Award- winning cinematographer, but John Griber is most proud of the simple life he’s built here in Jackson Hole. // by Bevin Wallace John Griber has experienced all the adrenaline…
Gabe Wilson Wilson’s parents made him travel before he committed to becoming the fifth generation to work Teton Valley’s Double Diamond Bar Ranch. // By Molly Absolon Gabe Wilson and his sisters—in middle and elementary school at the time—hooked two…
Bridges to the Past Astoria and Swinging Bridges have more than a century of history. // By Jim Stanford On Feb. 21, 1922, at a ceremony attended by a host of local dignitaries, Jean Pierson, wife of project engineer J.E.…
Day Packs We tested these so you don’t have to. // Dina Mishev EAGLE CREEK GEAR WARRIOR CONVERTIBLE 21.75” CARRY ON BACKPACK What is it? A wheeled, carry-on-sized bag that converts to a backpack and has a removable daypack. Strengths Full disclosure:…
Backpacking Essential gear to make your backpacking adventure a success. // by Dina Mishev All other overnight backpacks have been dead to us since we first encountered Arc’teryx’s RotoGlide hipbelt; it swivels as your hips move (lock it out if…
Tom Turiano // by dina mishev Tom Turiano moved to Jackson Hole in 1985. His first job was teaching skiing at Snow King Ski Area, but, a mountaineer since age 15, he soon started guiding for Exum Mountain Guides. He…
Good Reads // By Jim Mahaffie SMART READ The Brain Health Kitchen: Preventing Alzheimer’s Through Food Annie Fenn, MD After her mother was diagnosed with dementia, local resident Dr. Fenn left her ob/gyn medical practice and founded the Brain Health Kitchen, a…
Nikki Gill This fifth-generation rancher works to keep Jackson’s ranching legacy and small town character alive, one burger, steak, and shake at a time. // By Sofia McGulick When Nikki Gill’s father, Robert Gill, was growing up, there were about…
