January 2019 Daily Journal for GTNP & JH

Happy New Year 2019!

Happy New Year 2019 from Mike Jackson at Best of the Tetons!

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January 1st, 2019 – Tuesday

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January Notes:
January is a sneaky month. I suppose someone could find all kinds of negative things to say about it, such as “It’s very cold!” or “There’s not much open!” Actually, both statements are correct, but for anyone willing to brave the cold and explore, January can be a great month for photography and touring the area. Continue reading "January 2019 Daily Journal for GTNP & JH"

December 2018 Daily Journal for GTNP & JH

A Winter Wonderland!

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December 1st, 2018 – Saturday

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Town Square

Early December Notes

Erine With few exceptions, December is a “white month” in Jackson Hole. Heavy snow covers the mountain ranges and begins to blanket much of the valley floor. Ski resorts open and tourists return to take advantage of the white, fluffy powder. Days are short and often cold, but the low sun and reflected light often allows for all day shooting for photographers. December is a great time for winter landscapes. Many of the roads are closed, but enough are open to make it worth a trip into the park and around the valley. Continue reading "December 2018 Daily Journal for GTNP & JH"

November 2018 Daily Journal for GTNP & JH

A month filled with numerous photographic opportunities!

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November 1st, 2018 – Thursday

Resting Bulls
Resting Bull Moose: Seen in the sagebrush north of Kelly.
Elk Hunt

Important Information!

The Elk Reduction Program Began Saturday, October 27th in GTNP. Click the link to get more details. Consider wearing orange when in the hunt zones! The Elk are not trying to cross the valley floor to start the month of November, but with each new snow, expect more movement and more hunters. Continue reading "November 2018 Daily Journal for GTNP & JH"