Old Man Winter has arrived and winter recreation is now in full swing! November delivered average snowfall and below average temperatures but the snow has continued to fly bringing current snowfall to above average for this time of year. Snow King, Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee resorts are all open for the winter 2022-23 season offering lots of skiable … [Read more...] about December Nature News: Old Man Winter has Arrived
November Nature News — The Importance of Beavers in Nature
We've enjoyed a glorious Indian summer in Jackson Hole this year. A high pressure lingered over the valley for most of October bringing unseasonably warm days with autumn's signature chilly nights and great fall colors. As we reach the end of the month, snow and chilly temps have arrived, right on schedule. The change in the weather encourages migration so … [Read more...] about November Nature News — The Importance of Beavers in Nature
October Nature News: Brisk mornings, bugling elk and the vibrant colors of autumn
Local Jackson has the feel of fall with a chill in the air and autumn colors strewn about the landscape. It's nice to feel to the brisk air and enjoy the shimmering early morning frost and then feel the afternoon sun warm our cheeks. Both Aspen and Cottonwoods turn the hillsides yellow while Mountain Ash, Huckleberry and other shrubs dot the meadows with … [Read more...] about October Nature News: Brisk mornings, bugling elk and the vibrant colors of autumn
September Nature News: Jackson Hole Shifts Into Autumn
Local I notice the change of the season from the inside outward. I begin to sense fall as sounds and smells change. The look of the natural world becomes softer as the light begins to wane. You can feel the change in the air. It’s a different coolness. Fall colors begin to dot the meadows and berries line the trails. September is an idyllic time to … [Read more...] about September Nature News: Jackson Hole Shifts Into Autumn
August Nature News: Epic Wildflower Displays, Fire Danger and Reforestation
What a magical summer here in the Tetons! It's been a season of clear blue skies and, due to the abundant spring rain, the alpine meadows appear endless with brilliantly blooming wildflowers. There are 1,000 varieties of flowering plants in our region and with blooms at all elevations, there's lots to admire right now. Find peak blossoms around 9,500 … [Read more...] about August Nature News: Epic Wildflower Displays, Fire Danger and Reforestation
