Jackson Hole magazine

14/07/2025

From the early 1900s to the 1940s, Jackson Hole was a hotbed for dude ranching. City slickers came to experience the Western landscape, rustic cabins, and the cowboy lifestyle, saddling up for overnight pack trips into the wilderness. The social scene was vibrant, too, with cocktail hours, dances, card games, and dinners. “You’d take a train to Victor, Idaho, then a stagecoach over Teton Pass, and then get picked up in town by your dude ranch, which would bring you to the ranch in a wagon,” says Katherine Wonson, former director of the Western Center for Historic Preservation, an arm of the National Park Service that does preservation projects on NPS lands throughout the western United States, including Grand Teton National Park. “With that time commitment for travel, guests stayed a minimum of a month—most stayed for the whole summer.”

Today, you can visit old dude ranch sites within Grand Teton National Park—some still dotted with historic structures, others reclaimed by nature.

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14/07/2025

We are proud to announce the lineup for the 3rd annual Horseshoe Music Festival hosted by Duane Betts September 12th & 13th, now taking place at the Teton County Fairgrounds in picturesque Jackson, WY! This unique festival experience celebrates art in music, fashion, food & wellness. We look forward to seeing y’all. 🌹☀️

🎫🎫 on sale now at www.horseshoemusicfestival.com

11/07/2025

What’s maybe more difficult than managing an expanse of wildland the size of Connecticut? How about guiding and planning for the future the 3.4 million acre Bridger-Teton National Forest? Read about how the BTNF is going about re-doing its Forest Managment Plan in a story by in this summer's issue of

09/07/2025

09/07/2025

Welcome summer with wellness at . 🌿 Inspired by the stunning Tetons, reconnect with nature and yourself this June through 's new treatments and a series of rejuvenating summer programs. https://bit.ly/43oU20b

07/07/2025

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.

Read about some of less-obvious places around the valley—like Pearl Street Bagels in downtown Jackson—you can see (and buy) art in this summer's issue of .

Pearl Street Bagels rotates art on its walls from local creatives. “I can’t speak to what motivated [the original founders] to set it up that way, but I am happy to tell you why we have continued the practice,” says current owner Heather Gould. “It keeps décor fresh and interesting and gives regular customers something new to look at. It adds to the community feel and helps give local artists a spot to be seen and, because we don’t take commissions, they can deal with buyers directly and potentially generate income without a big investment on their end.”

Pearl Street Bagels used to do monthly shows, but Gould says that became untenable. “Our artist waitlist was often two years out. Now, we have six shows a year, and I keep the waitlist much shorter. That has seemed to work out well.”

03/07/2025

There are 44 named lakes (and an uncountable number of unnamed lakes) in Grand Teton National Park. Yellowstone National Park has more than 600 lakes. The Wind River Mountains, just one of the six mountain ranges in the 3.4 million acre Bridger-Teton National Forest that surrounds Jackson Hole, are home to more than 1,300 named lakes. And then there are the rivers, creeks, and streams in and around the valley. Add the length of these together and you’ve got more than 2,000 miles of flowing water, including the Snake River and its headwaters. Add the shorelines of off this waterfront together and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, of which Jackson Hole is part, has more fewer miles of shoreline (not to be confused with coastline) than Florida (8,436 miles) and Louisiana (7,721 miles), but a smidge more than Maryland (3,190 miles) and Michigan (3,224 miles).

Pick up this summer's issue of Jackson Hole magazine to read about some of our favorite lakes and creeks to hike to, including Lake Solitude, and along.

In the flats below a ring of cliffs at the back of the North Fork of Cascade Canyon in Grand Teton National Park, Lake Solitude is a 14.4 mile hike (round-trip) from the western shore of Jenny Lake (with 2,670 feet of vertical gain). But, if you are acclimatized and have the fitness, we recommend visiting Lake Solitude as part of the 20-mile loop that links Paintbrush Canyon to the North Fork of Cascade. Either way you get to Lake Solitude though, you should stop at the lake and soak your feet.

The loop is significantly more difficult than the out-and-back—it’s 4,430 feet of vertical gain versus the out-and-back route’s 2,670 feet—but, as pretty as Lake Solitude is reflecting the Cathedral Group, the views of it as you descend to it from 10,700 foot-high Paintbrush Divide are even prettier.

01/07/2025

01/07/2025

One of our favorite hikes in Grand Teton National Park, Hanging Canyon, might be getting close to being snow-free!

There is no maintained trail into this canyon, which makes it all the most important for you to stay on the unofficial-but-obvious trail (rather than setting your own route and tromping all the canyon’s lush vegetation). It’s 5-miles (one-way) up about 3,000 vertical feet to Lake of the Crags; expect to hop over some deadfall, especially in the first 1,000 feet. Above the deadfall zone, you’ll pass Arrowhead Pool and Ramshead Lake. While you might be tempted to end your hike at Ramshead Lake, don’t. The effort of climbing another 500 vertical feet to Lake of the Crags is 1,000% worth it. The lake is snugged into talus fields beneath snaggly pinnacles with names like Symmetry Spire, Rock of Ages, and The Jaw.

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26/06/2025

Jackson Hole is better suited to supporting the growth of wildflowers and sagebrush than produce. And huckleberries, which burst from dense bushes throughout the region in late summer. From savory to sweet, this small, tangy berry, which has resisted all efforts at cultivation, makes an appearance in a variety of dishes and drinks around the valley. Its versatility lies in its ability to complement rich, bold flavors and also add a touch of tart sweetness. Local Restaurant & Bar’s huckleberry Old Fashioned is one of our fav huckleberry dishes around the valley.

Local bar manager Matt Howard says, “The huckleberries give the drink a sort of mountain berry sweetness, complimenting the classic Old-Fashioned flavors of caramel, vanilla, and give the drink just a little less bite than the classic version.” The focal point of the cocktail is Wyoming Whiskey small batch bourbon, which has been carefully infused with huckleberries, so that the bourbon may absorb the natural sweetness of the berries. The addition of maple syrup and a splash of orange enhances the huckleberries’ bright, tart undertones, while Angostura bitters provide the drink’s familiar depth and complexity. The result is a cocktail with a softer bite and a balanced profile.

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25/06/2025

Our 2025 river season is off to a great start - thanks to this fabulous and talented crew. Don't they clean up good?

Read more about our guides at barkerewing.com/our-scenic-rafting-jackson-hole-guides/, then book a trip with your favorite!!

23/06/2025

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.

Read about some of less-obvious places around the valley—like Persephone Bakery in downtown Jackson—you can see art in this summer's issue of .

“We have lots of art on the walls around our cafes,” says Ali Cohane, who, with her husband Kevin Cohane, owns Persephone Bakery Cafe, which has locations in downtown Jackson and on the Westbank, in the Aspens. Artwork is not for sale—just for display. “I love the history of cafes as places where artists sat, met, and conversed. Art and cafes have always been intimately connected, and I wanted my places to reflect this. I believe it’s as important as the croissants we bake and the coffee we make.”