Raising a Lake

Jackson Lake Dam, part of one of the oldest federal irrigation projects in the country, helped make Idaho the potato capital of the world.

Local: Seth Palmquist

In 2009, when Seth was eleven, his parents’ new business—a Native American-themed coffee shop—was destroyed by the Turkish government, and the family decided to return to the U.S. for a year.

Local: Tim Sandlin

A man who has spent more time at Pearl Street Bagels than any of the employees, Tim Sandlin is the Hole’s best known writer, because he often uses the downtown cafe and bagelry as his office and because of his success.

Win-Win

Nearing its tenth anniversary, Teton County School District’s dual immersion Spanish program is a success, as judged by students, parents, and test scores.

High on Snow King

The resort’s Treetop Adventure is a gateway to mini golf, bungee trampolines, a scenic chairlift, a mountain coaster, and an alpine slide.

Local: Ali Cohane

This thirty-four-year-old Illinois native is one-half of the power couple behind Persephone Bakery Boulangerie & Cafe and Picnic cafe and coffee shop.

Decked Out

Whether at ground level or on the roof, terraces and decks help homeowners make the most of our short-but-sublime summer season.

Beyond the Tetons

The Wind River Mountains are home to the state’s highest peak, biggest and largest number of glaciers, and hundreds of miles of trails. They’re a two-hour drive from Jackson, and worth the trip.