Nature News

LOCAL As May begins, the pulse of the valley changes to “feel” more like summer. The daily pace increases with visitors and more trail accessibility. When you live in an area with wild nature and extreme weather, you have quiet months with seasonal transitions. Both April and November are considered “off season months” in our town. Spring bursts … [Read more...] about May Nature News: Spring bursts with energy in the Rocky Mountains

LOCAL As the winter ski season draws to a close, snow remains deep in the mountains. March was a wet, snowy month with above average precipitation. It can be a stressful time of the year for wildlife as they seek food sources causing additional calorie loss due to movement through wet, heavy snow. With the beginning of spring, bears emerge … [Read more...] about April Nature News: It’s Wyoming Native Plant Month

LOCAL A snowy February draws to an end and March begins with sunny, bluebird days. During the month of March, we typically experience all types of weather from sunshine to cold rain, wind and snow. Light powder days become fond memories as warming temperatures create big, wet snowflakes. Spring is a dance of changing weather. Male Grizzlies will soon … [Read more...] about March Nature News: The Dance of Spring in Jackson Hole

LOCAL Atmospheric River February started with a bang with a winter weather advisory, big wind, and lots of snow! The term "atmospheric river" has been around for about 30 years and is defined as a “phenomenon of concentrated water vapor in the atmosphere.” It's certainly a term that I hear more often these days. With the current storm system, it … [Read more...] about February Nature News: Discover the Wonders of Winter in Jackson Hole

LOCAL Happy New Year! Old Man Winter blessed our little valley with lots of snow during the holidays. That's fun for the skiers, but it's also important to cover the meadows to insulate the ground which protects plants and animals from freezing temperatures. Most of our annual moisture comes in the form of snow, so average winter precipitation is … [Read more...] about January Nature News: The Hole Hiking Experience Invites You to Rekindle Your Connection with Nature