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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, spending time in Jackson Hole is glorious. The scenery, the fresh mountain air, the wildlife, and the endless options for outdoor adventure make this one of the most desirable places to visit or live on earth. Most people want to make the most of their time here and, therefore, try to avoid the potential hazards of mountain living and recreating.…

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 century, both Wyoming and Jackson Hole have bred and attracted distinguished writers of fiction, nonfiction, journalism, magazines, mysteries, and children’s literature.  Attracted by the lifestyle and natural beauty, many writers have relocated here, like Ted Kerasote and Struthers Burt. Wyoming is the setting for popular mystery series by Craig Johnson and C.J. Box. Renowned authors like Alexandra Fuller and Annie…

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 statistics are available—there were 13,906 housing units in Teton County. Residents of four especially unique examples of these opened their doors to us, sharing not only their spaces, but why they love them. “I love it here, and I feel very lucky to live here,” says Tracy Lamb about the dairy barn her grandfather George Lamb built in the 1920s…

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, looking at public support and engagement, local arts organizations, visitor bureaus, and other ways of promoting cultural enrichment and fostering creative expression, ensuring that the arts remain an integral part of communities. Jackson Hole came in #1 for small cities.  We ranked highly in numbers of artists, arts and culture employees, and nonprofits, arts dollars spent, and public support, too. …

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 from dense bushes throughout the region in late summer. These small, tangy berries, which have resisted all efforts at cultivation, make an appearance in a variety of dishes and drinks around the valley. Their versatility lies in their ability to complement rich, bold flavors and also add a touch of tart sweetness. With their deep blue—practically purple—hue, huckleberries are an…

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, 40 percent of that production has been dedicated to Pako’s IPA. At first sip, imbibers get a burst of citrus and pine, balanced by a subtle malt backbone. “We wanted something that was hoppy, aromatic, drinkable, and not huge on bitterness,” says head brewer Rudy Borrego, thinking back to the first batch of the beer made in 2009. “The original…

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 jam. She grew up making jam with her mother and grandmother in New England at the holidays, and she still has the traditional family recipe memorialized on a battered index card in her grandmother’s “crazy, terrible handwriting.”  Felton moved to Wyoming from New England in 2011. “I was teaching kindergarten back East and bartending and feeling like I needed a…