Our weather patterns are greatly affected by the jet stream and the mountains here in Jackson Hole. December started cold and snowy this year, and as the month progressed a few storms missed Jackson and went south to Colorado. Our local ski resorts need fresh snow to accommodate all the visitors coming to celebrate the holiday season here. Fortunately, the cold temperatures will allow the resorts … [Read more...]
September Nature News: Fall Brings Warm Hues, Wildfires, and Elk Bugles to Jackson Hole
It’s September and seasonal transition begins here in the Rocky Mountains. Fall brings shorter days with soft light, frosty mornings, the eerie sounds of the Elk Bugle, and yellow hues dancing on the hillsides. We'll see fewer visitors and more wildlife activity as Autumn descends on Jackson Hole. Wildfire Season It’s weird to transition to Fall without cold and wet weather. Jackson Hole has not … [Read more...]
August: TOTAL solar eclipse, busy valley, light changes
August flows with a pulse of anticipation. Busy times in a busy valley. Traffic slows. Reservations are required. Trails are crowded. Amidst the busyness, nature continues to thrive. Total solar eclipse is enjoyed by thousands. The winter snow and wet spring has kept the valley greener than usual. Flowers continue at higher elevations. Berries are abundant with huckleberry, serviceberry, … [Read more...]
May- spring arrives to Jackson Hole, RAY of change, infamous Grizzly 390 has new cubs!
The month of May transforms Jackson Hole. Nature is bright, clear, and vibrant. The green valley shines as snow recedes up the mountains. Temperatures greatly affect this rate of change. Rivers become muddy as snowmelt occurs. Animal movement appears to meld with changes in the weather. New flower blossoms are seen daily and birds continue to arrive to nesting territories and others feed chicks. … [Read more...]
January: Record snowfall in Jackson Hole! Old man winter descends on valley with feet of snow! RAY of white
Winter 2017 shapes up to be a big one. Snowbanks tower in town. Winds howl. Snow blows. Old man winter descends on Jackson Hole. The deep snow challenges the wildlife as they struggle for sufficient food and travel routes. RAY of white blankets the valley with hardly a twig peaking above the sage flats. Once the snow started to fall in December, it didn’t stop. After a delayed November opening … [Read more...]
Nature News: September
September brings cooler temperatures, the Autumnal Equinox and mating season for the larger animals. The Fall Arts Festival also comes to the town of Jackson. The entire valley breathes. We breathe the change, the quietness of town, the coolness of the air, the frost in the mornings, and the shorter days. Nature pulses with change. The month ends with bluebird skies, clear mountain views, and the … [Read more...]
Nature News: March
March ends with near average snowfall and a 99-inch base. 409 inches of snow has fallen this season at the 9,580 foot/Rendezvous Bowl plot. Spring began on March 20 with the Vernal Equinox which is the moment the sun crosses the celestial equator. Daylight will dominate our 24-hour cycle in the northern hemisphere until the start of summer. Birds return daily and March 20 shared the trill of the … [Read more...]
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Naturalist-guided hiking and wildlife tours in Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park. We are Jackson Hole's original nature company – sharing the natural world since 1989. Join us year-round for hiking, wildlife tours, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. You choose the duration, activity level and tour focus. … [Read more...]