Wyoming

LOCAL December weather is typically cold and snowy with average temperatures in the mid-twenties during the day and single digits at night. As the mountains fill with snow, more skiing and snowshoeing terrain becomes available. There are many great apps and tools to use to follow weather cycles and plan your outings. I use National Oceanic and … [Read more...] about December Nature News: Wonderful Wyoming in the Wintertime

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

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

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