Jackson Hole and Surroundings

This spectacular valley in the mountains offers residents and visitors alike an unparalleled array of outdoor activities for year-round enjoyment. From world-class skiing, snowmobiling, backcountry touring and dog sledding in the winter to hiking, rafting, fly fishing, mountain biking and rock climbing in the summer, there is fun and challenge for everyone.

In addition to the incredible scenery and unlimited recreational opportunities, Jackson is also known for its genuine western charm, as the fifth nationally recognized arts center in the nation, and for quality events such as Old West Days and Fall Arts Festival.

Once primarily a community comprised of ranchers, Jackson’s residents now pursue careers in a broad range of industries from ranching to hospitality and tourism, construction, professional services and technology.

The highly diverse community, seasonal residents and vacation homeowners, add to the special feel of this small western town.

Due to the abundance of public lands and the conservation efforts to protect open space, the Town of Jackson has a very limited amount of land for development. Many individuals commute from areas such as Victor and Driggs, Idaho, and Pinedale, Alpine and Dubois, Wyoming.

Although Jackson Hole has undergone change since homestead settlement in the 1880’s, the reasons people come to the area remain the same. The old West feeling of small town hospitality, the people, scenery and recreational activities continue to attract people from all over the country and world.