Blog: Local Insights

Fall is coming to Jackson Hole. Leaf viewing enthusiasts will soon flock to Jackson Hole to observe this seasonal spectacle and enjoy our abundant wildlife. Want to learn more about the science of changing leaf color? Read on.

Whether you’re a local or first time visitor, April is a hidden gem for experiencing Jackson Hole, Grand Teton, and Yellowstone National Parks. This transition period between winter and summer offers great opportunities for exploration free of crowds. Whether observing migrating wildlife, soaking in hot springs, visiting museums, or cycling through Grand Teton there are a multitude of options to adventure in Jackson Hole.

Though snow remains deep in Jackson Hole and Yellowstone's interior, the winter season is coming to an end in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Snow covered roads are starting to be plowed in preparation for the coming summer season. Winter isn’t quite over yet however, here’s what you need to know about exploring Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks this spring, including late winter xc skiing, wildlife watching (don’t forget your bear spray!), road opening dates, and more.

While the recent snowstorm brought big smiles to many powder skiing enthusiasts, for many of our wild neighbors it came as yet another challenge in their yearly struggle for survival.  Winter Habitat Protections (also known as winter wildlife closures) are a critical management strategy which give our elk, deer, bighorn sheep, moose, bison and other iconic species the space they need to survive. Read more from the Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures Blog Here  

If you’re traveling into the backcountry of Yellowstone or Grand Teton National Parks or the surrounding wild country, bear spray is an essential item to bring with you. The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is grizzly country, and though bear attacks are rare, if one occurs the effective use of bear spray has been shown to prevent injury in 98% of cases! In order for bear spray to be effective however, you have to know how to use it. For bear spray to do its job it needs to be easily accessible and ready to fire from a safe location, in working order, and discharged properly. Here are 7 ways to effectively carry and use bear spray...