| Located in a picturesque valley in western Wyoming | | | | - The National Museum of Wildlife Art showcases |
| and surrounded by spectacular mountain ranges, | | | | perhaps the finest wildlife art exhibit in the country. |
| Jackson Hole has been called "the last and best of | | | | Housed in a 50,000 square foot castle-like building, |
| the Old West." The town of Jackson (at the end of | | | | the museum features 14 galleries and over 2,000 |
| Jackson Hole) features a charming square complete | | | | paintings by many renowned artists, including John J. |
| with western boardwalks and elkhorn arches, plus a | | | | Audubon, Charles Russell, Albrecht Durer, George |
| number of designer shops, cafés, restaurants, | | | | Catlin, Albert Bierstadt and many others. |
| and art galleries. This frontier-town-turned-ski-resort | | | | - If one is visiting Jackson Hole during the winter |
| has over two thousand hotel rooms to | | | | months, one should take time to visit the National Elk |
| accommodate the droves of tourists that filter in | | | | Refuge, home to the largest gathering of elk in North |
| throughout the year. With Grand Teton National Park | | | | America. Beginning in late autumn, thousands of elk |
| and Yellowstone National Park nearby (which attract | | | | make the long trek from the high country down to |
| nearly 6 million people each year), visitors can enjoy | | | | Jackson Hole. |
| terrific fishing, hiking, camping, rafting, climbing and, of | | | | - If one wants to get a bird's eye view of the |
| course, skiing. Jackson Hole also puts on several great | | | | magnificent expanse of land that comprises the |
| festivals, including a Summer Music Festival and Fall | | | | Great Valley, one must take a Jackson Hole Aerial |
| Arts Festival. | | | | Tram Ride. Located at Jackson Hole Ski Resort, the |
| Blessed with pristine forests, sparkling lakes, and | | | | tram lets one scan the mountains and surrounding |
| expansive meadows, the area is an absolute haven | | | | area from a dizzying height of 10,000 feet. At that |
| for outdoor recreation and adventure. Though | | | | elevation, it can get quite chilly - even in the summer |
| Jackson Hole is better known for outdoor pursuits | | | | months. |
| such as fishing and skiing, the town is blessed with | | | | - In Jackson Hole, the shoulder seasons of Spring and |
| one of the best eighteen holes in the country. The | | | | Fall are hidden gems. In Spring, solitude and wildlife |
| award-winning championship course at the Jackson | | | | abound. Great activities include snowshoeing and |
| Hole Golf & Tennis Club has attracted the likes of Bill | | | | cross-country skiing. Viewing wildlife is more common |
| Clinton and George Bush. Best of all, it's open to the | | | | as animals come down to the snow-free valley to |
| public. | | | | feed. |
| - One of the biggest draws in Jackson Hole is the | | | | - Jackson Hole has several old Wild West watering |
| wonderful fishing that can be found in the nearby | | | | holes, including the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar which |
| rivers, lakes and streams. The 1038-mile Snake River | | | | was made famous in the Clint Eastwood film, "Any |
| boasts some of the best fly-fishing anywhere and | | | | Which Way You Can." One can hop on one of the |
| attracts thousands of eager anglers each year. | | | | saddle barstools and order up one's favorite whiskey |
| - The terrain of the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is | | | | or, if one prefers, a soft drink |
| generally regarded by skiing fanatics as the most | | | | Jim Hartley recommends that you visit for more |
| varied, challenging and breathtaking of any ski resort | | | | information on a Jackson Hole hotel. |
| in the United States. | | | | |