Lesley Williams-Gomez The Bridger-Teton National Forest fire-prevention specialist works to help people understand the amazing force fire can be. // By Rachel Walker When Bridger-Teton National Forest fire-prevention specialist Lesley Williams-Gomez arrived in Wyoming to fight wildfires in 1994, she…
Good Reads // By jim mahaffie RANCH-STYLE DESSERTS Wild Sugar: Seasonal Sweet Treats Inspired by the Mountain WestLindsey Johnson From her ranch in Freedom, Wyoming, Lindsey Johnson delivers this lifestyle cookbook of seasonal desserts and sweet treats, innovative table settings, and…
Bishish’s Enclosure Did Native Americans stand on the summit of the Grand Teton centuries before the first party of white men? //By David Gonzales Near the summit of the Grand Teton, atop a rocky spur that forms the Grand’s west shoulder, is…
Wild, Deadly, and Best Viewed from a Distance Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks’ views are striking, but it’s often the wildlife that steals the show for the four million-plus visitors who flock to the region annually. Here’s what you need to…
Preservation or Pricing Out? Do conservation easements protect open space and wildlife at the expense of the Jackson Hole community? //By Brigid Mander When Claire Fuller steps outside her home on the Huidekoper Ranch in Wilson, it’s as if she’s…
Hike-to High Points These four summits don’t require any technical climbing and do offer expansive views. // Story and photography By Dina Mishev There are about 134 named peaks in Grand Teton National Park—and the Tetons are only one of…
Flowy, Fun and Free The system of cross-country mountain biking trails at Grand Targhee is free to ride and also priceless. //By Molly Absolon It’s hard to reach consensus when you ask bikers to identify their favorite cross-country mountain bike trail…
Chasing Waterfalls What kind of waterfall experience are you looking for? // By Rachel Walker The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem was forged by powerful forces of nature, especially water. From frothing, raging rivers to winter snow that can be measured in feet—and…
Tread Lightly Let Leave No Trace principles guide you to recreating responsibly in and around Jackson Hole. // By Bevin Wallace Leave No Trace and its principles are not new. “The organization has been around for 30 years, and the…
JH Public Art Take an urban public art walk, and please sit on the swings and benches along the way—they’re the ultimate in functional art. // By Sam Simma A brightly painted chairlift in downtown Jackson might seem random, but…
