LOCAL I would imagine most of you have heard about the death of the infamous matriarch grizzly of the Tetons, 399. She inspired us, shared her beauty, and demonstrated her intelligence with us for 28 years. May her legacy be one of awareness and protection for all species. May she rest in peace. Enjoy this tribute to Grizzly 399 written by local … [Read more...] about November Nature News: Mourning the Loss of 399
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October Nature News: Peak time to view fall colors and wildlife activity in Jackson Hole
LOCAL October is the peak time to enjoy wildlife activity amidst the brilliant array of fall color in Jackson Hole. As the season changes, aspen and cottonwoods turn a brilliant yellow, and recent temperatures have kept the colors vibrant. This time of year is often referred to as “Indian Summer,” which is defined as a period of warm or mild … [Read more...] about October Nature News: Peak time to view fall colors and wildlife activity in Jackson Hole
September Nature News: Fall delivers cooler temps and excellent wildlife viewing in Jackson Hole
LOCAL Jackson Hole has been predominately hot and dry recently. At the start of August, a heat dome trapped hot air over the state and most locations set records for high temperatures. Temps reached 95º in town, which has not occurred since 2003. Fortunately, the pattern changed and we received some rainfall later in the month, which helped dampen … [Read more...] about September Nature News: Fall delivers cooler temps and excellent wildlife viewing in Jackson Hole
August Nature News: With warm and dry conditions, Jackson Hole welcomes monsoonal moisture of August
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
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
