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
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July Nature News: The Sweetness of Summer in the Tetons
You can’t beat summer in the Tetons. Summers are short but certainly sweet. With our cool, wet spring, the wildflowers are thriving and the valley is green, green, green. Summer began on June 21 and the crisp, clear mornings and blue skies make Jackson Hole an idyllic place to be. Snowpack still limits trail access and options in the high country but it's … [Read more...] about July Nature News: The Sweetness of Summer in the Tetons
June Nature News: A chilly and wet spring will deliver a peak display of wildflower blooms
Due to the unseasonably cold weather of April and May, spring has been slow to arrive in Jackson Hole. We are about two weeks behind our typical spring bloom. Most days have been wet and depending on elevation, you may experience some rain or snow. A winter weather advisory was posted for Memorial Day weekend. The good news is our mountain snowpack is close … [Read more...] about June Nature News: A chilly and wet spring will deliver a peak display of wildflower blooms
May Nature News: Cool Spring Preserves Snowpack
Late season snowfall and cooler temperatures have helped preserve the snowpack. Melting snow is crucial to keep the summer meadows moist and blooming as well as keeping wildfire risk at bay. After a mild winter, the cool spring has been a welcome change. Water content in the Teton snowpack is currently about 70-80% of average. Local — Grizzly … [Read more...] about May Nature News: Cool Spring Preserves Snowpack
October Nature News: Autumn brings frosty mornings and bugling bull elk
Fall is a favorite time of the year for our team of naturalists. Autumn arrives with frosty mornings, the sound of bugling bull elk, and vibrant foliage dotting the hillsides. We've had unseasonably warm, dry weather, what is referred to as Indian summer, and the trees and plants are showing their colors once again. Both the dogwood and huckleberry bushes … [Read more...] about October Nature News: Autumn brings frosty mornings and bugling bull elk
