26/11/2024
Interesting Fact for the day: Jackson vs. Jackson Hole!
We’ve been getting questions about this topic, so we’re gladly sharing again!
Let’s provide some geographical specifics for our incredible guests to our beautiful area. While most people know our town as Jackson Hole, our town is officially named Jackson. The Hole is actually the valley in which we're found. So what does the Hole encompass?
To start, the Hole is 13 miles wide by 48 miles long, and it sits at around 6,500 feet up.
Jackson is the only incorporated town. Other towns include Wilson, Teton Village, Moran Junction, Hoback, Moose, and Kelly. Jackson is at the south end, nestled up against Snow King. The world-class Jackson Hole Airport is located around the center. Along the valley's perimeters are Snow King, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, and Grand Targhee Resort.
The Hole's western side is walled by the majestic Teton Range, while its eastern side runs along the impressive Gros Ventre Range. Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Lake take up the northwestern reaches. The National Elk Refuge is also in the valley.
The Snake River courses through the valley's entirety starting in the north at Yellowstone and running into the Snake River Canyon in the south.
SeeJH has an extensive number of real-time cameras set up throughout the Hole. You can find them here: https://www.seejh.com/live ! 🎥
Image: Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce
