The news, opinion, safety,
real estate and recreation information resource for
Yellowstone
National Park,
and the mountain resort
gateway communities of the Yellowstone region of
Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana. Serving the communities
of Jackson Hole, Teton Valley, Island Park, Idaho Falls,
Swan Valley, Star Valley, Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone
Park
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The Greater Yellowstone
Region is gifted with a plethora of recreational opportunities,
fly fishing, skiing, mountainbiking, photography, sightseeing,
hiking, backpacking, whitewater sports, horseback riding
etc. are all in abundance here. The Upper Valley Free Press
tries to show you where to find what you need to do what
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Moose WY - Wilson - Kelly - Moran
Jackson Hole WY is nestled between the Grand Teton and
Gros Ventre mountain ranges. It is home of Grand Teton
National Park. Jackson Hole is the southern gateway to
Yellowstone National Park. The Snake River Flows through
the Valley and the Grand Tetons tower above it at 13,770
feet above sea level. Jackson Hole is also home to the
national Elk Refuge where thousands of elk winter right
outside of the town of Jackson. Jackson Hole is known
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Teton Valley lies along the eastern
border of Idaho, snug against the 13,000' peaks of
the Grand Teton range. We share the Tetons with our
neighboring valley to the east, Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Folks describe Teton Valley as "the quiet side
of the Tetons."
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Established on March 1, 1872, Yellowstone
National Park is the first and oldest national park
in the world. Preserved within Yellowstone are Old
Faithful Geyser and some 10,000 hot springs and geysers,
the majority of the planet's total. These geothermal
wonders are evidence of one of the world's largest
active volcanoes; its last eruption created a crater
or caldera that spans almost half of the park.
An outstanding mountain wildland with
clean water and air, Yellowstone is home of the grizzly
bear and wolf, and free-ranging herds of bison and
elk. It is the core of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem,
one of the largest intact temperate zone ecosystems
remaining on the planet.
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Island Park Idaho is In the heart
of Targhee National Forest, whether you are interested
in historical landmarks, fly fishing, hiking, camping
horseback riding, hunting,snowmobiling or just on your
way through to Yellowstone, Island Park’s natural
splendor will captivate you. Most people think of an
island as something belonging in an ocean. But deep
within the boundaries of the Targhee National Forest
lies an almost magical island that offers all of this
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Star Valley is located 30 miles south of Jackson Hole,a
beautiful valley dotted with farms and a mountainous
topography tucked between the Salt River Range in western
Wyoming and the Webster Range of eastern Idaho. Three
national forests surround Star Valley, Bridger-Teton
National Forest, Caribou National Forest, and the Targhee
National. Star Valley Wyoming. The Snake and Greys River
inter the valley on the north side and dump into 20 mile
long Palisades Lake and the Salt River winds through
its center. Star Valley provides great access for the
outdoorsman and is home to world class hunting and fishing.
Star Valley Is a rich place to visit or live.
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On the banks of the Snake River at the foot of west
slope of the northern Rockies lies Idaho Falls Idaho
a beautiful farming, ranching, and high tech community.
As a gateway community to Yellowstone and Grand Teton
National parks and a hub for the best wild trout fishing
in the lower 48 states Idaho Falls is also a great recreational
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Swan Valley, Irwin and Palisades are the communities
that comprise the scenic valley that nestle along the
banks of the South Fork of the Snake River below Palisades
Dam, collectively known as Swan Valley, one of the premier
tail water dry-fly fisheries in North America. With the
Big Hole Range to the north, the Caribou Mountains to
the south and the Palisades Range to the east, splendid
panoramas abound and year-round outdoor activities are
a magnet for sportsmen and adventurers. The surrounding
mountains provide some of the best hunting, horseback
riding, hiking, mountain biking etc. to be found anywhere. |
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Established in 1929, Grand
Teton National Park emerged from a complicated and
controversial series of events. The park first consisted
of the mountain range and several glacial lakes. Later
the valley floor was protected as Jackson Hole National
Monument. The two areas were combined in 1950.
Today the park encompasses
nearly 310,000 acres and protects the Teton Range,
Jackson Hole (mountain valley), a 50-mile portion of
the Snake River, seven morainal lakes, over 100 backcountry
and alpine lakes, and a wide range of wildlife and
plant species.
The park is also rich in
a cultural history that includes seven eras of human
history: early peoples (paleo-indians), Native Americans
(modern tribes), fur trappers, homesteaders, ranchers/farmers,
conservationists, and recreationalists. Climbing, hiking
and backpacking, camping, fishing, wildlife and bird
watching, horseback riding, boating on Jackson and
Jenny Lakes, rafting on the Snake River, bicycling,
and photography are all common activities in the area.
About 4 million visitors enjoy the park each year,
most visit between Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day. |
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The Wind River Valley a is where ancient geology meets today’s adventurer, where an adventurous day of moving cattle from horseback, can be followed by an evening of fine dining and fine art. Wide expanses of country enrich the senses, from sage on the morning air, or the cry of an eagle, to the sight of majestic snow-covered mountain peaks. The vivid landscape is rich with the juxtaposition of a festival of the color, sounds, and sights of breathtaking wonder. The Red Desert’s Badlands stand starkly against the stark contrast of the magnificent Absaroka and Wind River mountains that serrate the skyline in the background. The deep curve of the Wind River Valley is shaped by the snowcapped Wind River Range to the West and the Absaroka and Owl Creek ranges on the east, forming a cottonwood-lined bottom that many consider one of the most beautiful areas in Wyoming.
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Pinedale, Wyoming is located in western Wyoming approximately 78 miles south of Jackson Hole and 100 miles north of Rock Springs along Highway. 191. The town is nestled on the western flank of the Wind River Mountain Range and is a small community with a western flavor. It has a population of about 1,500 people and is at 7,175 feet in elevation. The surrounding mountains tower to more than 13,000 feet and the highest mountain in Wyoming, Gannett Peak, towers above.
Pinedale is located on the eastern flank of the Greater Yellowstone Eco-system and is home to more than 100,000 big game animals including Continental America's longest big game migration route and a crucial link to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem The largest publicly-owned big game winter range in the GYE The largest mule deer herd in U.S. and one of the west's last best sage grouse habitats. Deer and antelope outnumber residents by ten to one and are commonly seen year-round. Elk, mule deer, antelope, wolves, moose, grizzly and black bear, and many other wildlife species call Sublette County home. The Upper Green River Valley is also a world-class fishery – Life Is Good! |
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 West Yellowstone, Montana is the western gateway to the world’s first national park, Yellowstone. West Yellowstone nurtures the charm of small western town snuggled into a spectacular Rocky Mountain setting. West Yellowstone is the perfect vacation destination for the nature lover and outdoorsman. West Yellowstone has a wonderful sense of history and prides itself on the way they have taken care of Yellowstone Park visitors since Yellowstone Parks founding n 1872. With all that experience, West Yellowstone has the lodging, restaurants, and services to show its guests a real good time.
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The Mountain Village of Big Sky is blessed with amazing beauty compliments of the Gallatin Mountain Range and more activities than a mere mortal could ever dream of doing. During summer you can fly-fish, hike, bike, raft, horseback ride, golf, camp, watch wildlife or simply relax and enjoy the scenery while trying to figure out how to do it all. Winter provides for some of the best downhill skiing in America; offering a combined 5600 acres of pure adventure. Nordic skiing, dog-sledding, trips to Yellowstone and moonlit sleigh ride dinners complete the winter experience.
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