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Saving Jackson Hole
Jackson Hole is known for its wildlife, wildlands, and Wild West image—a brand that is as authentic as it is alluring, and successful. But what does the valley’s popularity mean for its wildness?

Jackson Hole is known for its wildlife, wildlands, and Wild West image—a brand that is as authentic as it is alluring, and successful. But what does the valley’s popularity mean for its wildness?


Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has been working with the U.S. Forest Service for nearly ten years to build assisted climbing routes at the resort. They finally open this summer.

Jackson Hole has one of the highest rates of nonprofits per capita, ranging from Search & Rescue to food rescue.

Just because the valley is under feet of snow doesn’t mean you can’t take a hike. You just have to know where to go.

Yes, you can find a fair amount of contemporary art in Jackson Hole today, but it’s western and wildlife art that still rule the valley’s art scene.

Moose Hockey’s lovable mascot, Knuckles, puts on a show for fans while hiding behind the mask.

You never know what you’ll hear on community radio station KHOL.

At monthly tastings of potential new menu items at the restaurant Gather, the owners want you to let your inner food critic loose.

For twenty-eight years his voice has been a constant at KMTN (96.9 FM)


A new Teton County Search and Rescue program, Backcountry Zero, has a lofty goal: zero fatalities in the valley’s backcountry.


Jackson Hole is one of the world’s great places to study wildlife. Area scientists follow animals by land, air, and satellite.

Mount Moran isn’t as iconic as the Grand Teton, but in many ways it is the better adventure.

Some of the valley’s smallest animals are its most interesting.


Mother Nature made Grand Teton National Park, but it’s a team effort—with the 100-year-old National Park Service playing quarterback—that keeps the park looking its best.

Don’t be surprised if you have one of the best Mexican meals of your life in Jackson Hole.

Free talks explain this valley’s landscape, and also why Mars is rusty, the state of modern cosmology, and plates versus plumes.