August is traditionally the hottest month of the year in Jackson Hole and the month began with temperatures nearing the 90's. July was mostly hot and dry, so vegetation is a bit crisp throughout the valley. August and September are the primary wildfire months and with the current dry conditions, the fire danger is high. We all need to be extra careful. … [Read more...] about August Nature News: With warm and dry conditions, Jackson Hole welcomes monsoonal moisture of August
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July Nature News: Grand Tetons Display Rainbow Mosaic of Color
The swift pace of summer has arrived to our small valley of Jackson Hole. The Wyoming Department of Transportation did an awesome job rerouting and opening Highway 22 over Teton Pass over the past two weeks. A landslide destroyed part of the road in early June closing one of the three main routes in and out of the valley. As we reach the height of summer … [Read more...] about July Nature News: Grand Tetons Display Rainbow Mosaic of Color
June Nature News: Discover Renewal and Rebirth in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
June is a time for brilliant hues of green in Jackson Hole. As the trees leaf out and plants begin to grow, it's fun to watch the mosaic of greens climb up from the valley floor and into the mountains to meet the snow line. New leaves are their brightest shade of green before the protective cuticle, or outer layer, forms. Spring flowers are filling the … [Read more...] about June Nature News: Discover Renewal and Rebirth in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
June Nature News — Blooms and babies in the Yellowstone Ecosystem
Green dominated the month of May as the landscape bloomed into the colors of summer. May days started chilly but warm afternoon temperatures had the creeks and rivers running high and spring flowers dotting the hillsides. Leaves developed on the trees and the snowline is slowly retreating up the mountains. Mid-month brought some much needed moisture and a … [Read more...] about June Nature News — Blooms and babies in the Yellowstone Ecosystem
June Nature News: Everywhere you explore, the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem teems with life
Local Everywhere you explore, the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem teems with life, whether animal or plant. This is an expansive time of year to grow and flourish. Keep an eye out for the young animals and enjoy the bursting energy of summer. The idyllic weather of June made for an explosion of wildflowers! The month started with warm temperatures … [Read more...] about June Nature News: Everywhere you explore, the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem teems with life
