The Hole Hiking Experience

Fireweed

Fireweed keeps coloring the meadows of Jackson Hole a beautiful shade of pink. Named for its ability to spread quickly after a fire burn, a single firewood plant produces an average of 80,000 seeds, more than 5 times what a dandelion can produce!

It’s fantastic to see pronghorn calves this season after a rough winter and the spread of a deadly bacteria that affected population numbers last year. It only takes two weeks for these little guys to begin running at full speed. ⚡️

One way to celebrate spring’s arrival is to listen. As winter releases its grip, listen closely as birdsongs fill the air and snow becomes rushing water.

As you can see in this clip, bald eagles prefer river habitat. Nests are often found near water so during the breeding season they can reach fish, a favorite food source.

Snowy Moraine

We captured our guide Tessa and a group of guests going on a very scenic hike, looking like a scene out of a movie. 🎬❄️ Nothing like touring beneath the Grand Teton.

Happy weekend, friends! This adorable red squirrel is starting off its day with a snack. Now, who do we think is responsible for the mess on the ground? 🤨🔎

Dinner time! 🔔 We spotted a beaver dragging an aspen tree branch near Taggart Lake. Beavers are vegetarians that enjoy eating woody and aquatic vegetation, including bark from aspen trees. 🦫 . . . #beaver #wyomingwildlife #visitjacksonhole #thatswyoming #staywildjh #exploremore #jacksonhole ​#naturecaptures #jhnordic #recreateresponsibly #greateryellowstoneecosystem

“Love has different shapes, like this falling snow in winter.” — Rizki De

Bull Moose Stroll

Watch as three young bull moose take a stroll in Antelope Flats. Males shed their antlers each winter to help them conserve energy during the cold winter months. In the summer, their antlers will grow very quickly to show their stature and strength during mating season. This annual cycle is controlled by the Pineal Gland in the brain.

Snowshoe Fun

We’ve been having some snowshoe fun in Grand Teton Park! 🎿 As you embark on winter recreation with us or independently, make sure to always pack the proper gear, tell someone where you are going, check weather and snow conditions, and make conservative decisions. ❄️

The Sound of Aspens

Aspen trees have rounded leaves growing on long, flattened petioles or leafstalks. This makes the leaves seem to quake or flutter. Even the slightest wind results in a relaxing, healing sound.

Fireweed

🌬Fireweed spreads easily and is one of the first plants to move into burned areas since its seeds travel so well with the wind. Watch here to see how easily the feathery seeds pop and float away!

This female moose enjoys a morning dip. Only male moose have antlers so easy to identify at this time of year.

It’s a perfect summer day to enjoy the trails: warm weather, blue skies, sunshine and fields of colorful wildflowers.

We discovered a natural spring along the trail. With the sound on, listen closely to hear the peaceful droplets.

Male moose drop their antlers in the winter and begin to grow new ones in the spring. Fresh antlers are covered in velvet, delivering the blood supply necessary for them to develop. By the start of mating season in the fall, they’ll shed the velvet from their fully grown racks, leaving shiny new antlers used to compete for the females.

There are over 1,000 species of flowering plants to enjoy in the Teton region. Mid- and high-elevation meadows are exploding with new blooms including indian paintbrush, mule’s ear and lupine.

During the summer, moose look for ponds and wetlands to feed on aquatic plants. They use these plants as a source of sodium as they average 50 times more of this mineral than terrestrial plants.

Wildflower season is upon us in the Tetons. An El Niño weather pattern is bringing lots of moisture to the region and the flowers are very happy! Peak blooms can be found below 8,500 feet. Read more about this epic wildflower season in this month’s edition of Nature News: https://www.holehike.com/2023/06/july-nature-news/

Check out this nest! Thatching ants create large nest mounds where they live and carry out most of their activities. Most of these nests are underground, but the dome-shaped mounds we can see are mainly made up of twigs, stems, pine needles and other debris. The ants will come out and swarm the nests when it’s sunny. If you spot one of these mounds, make sure to not stand too close or stay near it for too long because these ants are known to bite. . . . #bugslife #thatchingants #jacksonhole #visitjacksonhole #wyomingspring #thatswyoming #staywildjh #exploremore #jacksonhole ​ #naturecaptures #jhnordic #recreateresponsibly