PLACE: Jackson Hole

The story of Jackson Hole began over ten million years ago as the valley floor uplifted and then dropped creating the dramatic Teton Range which acts like a fence along the broad mountain plateau.
The mix of wide open spaces and teeth like mountain peaks has drawn visitors to Jackson Hole for over a hundred years. Far on the southern end of the valley and nestled against a pine mountain is the National Elk Refuge. Before the harsh alpine winters set in, thousands of elk descend here to find protection from the deep snow and driving winds of higher elevations as they will forage food until spring.

These photographs taken at dusk late in the summer season show not the peaks of Jackson but the expanse and openness of the west.

Jackson Hole Rails

jackson Hole Refuge

Jackson Hole Meadow, Square

Jackson Hole Meadow, Square Dark