Top Reasons To Visit Jackson Hole, Wyoming
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I Did Not Have "A Bad Feeling About This" Trip!
Majestically located, Jackson Hole sits in a valley surrounded by national forest and mountains near Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park. As if the splendor of the surroundings wasn't enough, the town offers something for everyone year-round. Outdoor enthusiasts love coming here to enjoy the fresh air and beautiful blue skies. A few of the many (many) outdoor activities in and around Jackson Hole are hiking, rafting, wildlife tours, snowmobiling, skiing, and snowboarding.
Prefer to sit back and relax? Jackson Hole has an abundance of restaurants to choose from if you want to take a break. Soak up the beauty of the town and mountains while sitting and sipping on a coffee at local eateries. If you are a fan of the wild west, this is your kind of town. Experience the past by enjoying a cold brew at one of the old-timey saloons that line the square. If sweets are your thing, take the opportunity to try a local favorite, huckleberry ice cream.
Jackson Hole, a walk in the past
Amazing Antler Arches
A must-see icon that draws people to the town square are the historic Antler Arches on each side of the town square. These arches are a popular picture-taking spot. During the day, they are aesthetically beautiful. At night they are lit from within and become magical! Where do the antlers come from? Animal lovers will be happy to know that no animals are hurt to create the arches. The town has a local tradition to collect antlers (naturally shed) from the elk in the National Elk Refuge located in the town.
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Random Ann Moment
Years ago, the whole family made a road trip to visit Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons. My brother-in-law from Florida was with us and had to fly out of Jackson Hole Airport to get back home. It was a time before 9/11, and one could go to the gate to say goodbye, so we went into the airport to send him off.
I was walking to the car with the kids, holding my son Harrison's hand (my triplets were about two years old) and lo and behold who do I see walking toward us in a black t-shirt and jeans? HARRISON FORD!!! Yup, Indiana Jones and Han Solo was walking past us. I. Could. Not. Believe. It.
Normally, I would have had no problem going up to someone and chatting them up. This time, I was literally speechless. I just watched him as he walked toward me and right by me. I got into the car and blurted "That was Harrison Ford!". We sat in the car for a few minutes processing our chance encounter to see the legend that is Harrison Ford.