JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING
Jackson Hole Valley is where the Town of Jackson is situated. After the Lewis and Clark Expedition avoided this area of the Oregon Territory, mountain men began to explore it in the early nineteenth century. These early mountain men, who came mostly from the north and east, called the valley a "hole." They had to descend steep slopes in order to achieve this, which made them feel like they were entering a hole. Jackson's name honors David E. Jackson, a pioneer of western exploration and an early participant in the Rocky Mountain Fur Company. The northwest corner of the valley is occupied by Grand Teton National Park.
Nothing else on the planet compares to Jackson, Wyoming. This city is – in many ways — marked by contrasts, at once a quiet mountain village and a vibrant centre of culture for tourists from all over the world. For example, while skiing and snowboarding may come to mind when people think of the Jackson Hole area, the summer months in our tiny corner of the Grand Tetons paradise provide just as many opportunities to be outside and enjoy special activities, if not more. Jackson offers so much grandeur, from exploring our distinctive downtown stores for hidden gems to stopping by a hidden gem restaurant to try some regional cuisine, to hiking, bicycling, boating, horseback riding, and so much more.