Good Reads //By Jim Mahaffie MOUNTAINEERING A Climber’s Guide to the Teton Range, 4th EditionBy Reynold Jackson and Leigh Ortenburger, Greg Winston (photographer) Covering 932 routes on more than 235 peaks and canyon walls in the Tetons, the newest version of…
For the Birds Several hundred species of birds call the valley’s skies home. // By Jim Mahaffie A seasonal rite of passage for Jacksonites every spring is swapping out their seed feeders for hummingbird feeders. Every year, the hummers quickly…
Walk to Water These lakes and creeks are worth the effort it takes to hike to them. // words and photos By dina mishev There are 44 named lakes (and an uncountable number of unnamed lakes) in Grand Teton National…
GTNP’s Historic Ranches The storied dude ranches that helped introduce the West to generations of visitors left an enduring legacy on Grand Teton National Park—one that can still be experienced today. // By Helen Olsson From the early 1900s to…
Dinner and a [Star] Show After more than a decade of planning and construction, there’s a research-grade telescope open to the public, a planetarium, and a celestial-inspired fine dining restaurant on the summit of Snow King Mountain. // by lila…
Pawprints and Policy In life, Grizzly 399 was a symbol of the species’ recovery under the Endangered Species Act. In death, can her legacy protect grizzlies as their time under federal protections seems to be coming to an end? And…
The Birth of Backpacking Conceived of almost 30 years ago, the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route is as much of an adventure as ever, and it passes through Jackson Hole. // By Molly Absolon Less than an hour ago, at…
Revived & Revered Thanks to efforts of Indigenous wildlife managers, the Wind River Reservation is again an ecologically vibrant and crucial piece of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. // By Mike Koshmrl During one of the most sordid, shameful incidents Richard…
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,…
Finding the Right Balance What’s maybe more difficult than managing an expanse of wildland the size of Connecticut? Guiding and planning its future. // by molly absolon How do you plan for the future of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, which…
