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ElkFest/Antler Auction

Posted on: April 22nd, 2019 by thcAdmin No Comments

May 18 & 19, 2019

Each Spring the local boy scout troop collects antlers shed by elk each Winter on the National Elk Refuge here in Jackson. After collecting and sorting the shed antlers they hold an auction downtown. A large portion of the proceeds go towards funding operations on the National Elk Refuge. Should you decide to jump into the bidding, the prices are per pound, not per antler bundle.
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The town square hosts the “antler auction” by the Boy Scouts and additionally has many collector/vendors with antlers from elk, deer, moose, bison and bighorn sheep horns etc.  The antler sheds tend to be quite impressive, especially the large matched sets which can fetch thousands of dollars per pair.

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Many trophy racks such as this can be seen and bid on or purchased.

The auction itself is quite a site. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation generally has a display of trophy specimens. This event draws some fairly large crowds for being so early in the season. More information on Elkfest.

2015 ElkFest Schedule of Events

Saturday, May 19

7am: Antler lots for B.S.A. Elk Antler Auction ready for viewing

7am-1pm: Food Court provided by Jackson Youth Baseball – Breakfast includes sweet potato pancakes, coffee, and bottled water. Lunch includes hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hotdogs, soft drinks, and bottled water.

8am-2pm: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Great Elk Tour – The Premier traveling conservation exhibit with some of the largest bull elk in the world! Sponsored by the National Elk Refuge.

9am-3pm: Private Antler Sale north of the Town Square on Center Street by Rotary Club.

8am-2pm: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Great Elk Tour – The premier traveling conservation exhibit with some of the largest bull elk in the world! Sponsored by the National Elk Refuge.

9am-1pm: Kids’ Corner – Enjoy educational tables and games. Sponsored by Wyoming Game & Fish, Jackson Hole Weed Management, the National Elk Refuge, and the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum.

9am: Registration for Boy Scouts of America Antler Auction begins.

9am-9:45am: Free concert by Jackson Hole Community Band.

9am-1pm: ElkFest Gifts – Purchase your exclusive Elk Fest t-shirts and ball caps. The Grand Teton Association sponsors the Elk Fest gift booth. All proceeds will benefit the National Elk Refuge.

9am-1pm: Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum booth open.

10am-1 pm: World Famous Jackson Hole Boy Scout Elk Antler Auction

Sunday May 20

The World Famous Jackson Hole High Noon Chili Cook-Off

Kicking off at High Noon(when else?): Teams compete to deliver the best tastes of chili in the West! Professional and amateur teams will take pride to serve you up some of the best chili to wind down the ElkFest weekend. $5 entrance fee. Rain or shine, Town Square is the place to be! A refreshing selection of beer and other beverages will also be available to cool tasters’ palates.

Ultimate Towner Obstacle Course Race

Posted on: April 21st, 2019 by thcAdmin No Comments

May 19, 2019

Originally know as the Tough Towner and now dubbed the Ultimate Towner. The race will begin at 11am.

This obstacle/challenge race course race covers roughly 4 miles through the Town of Jackson. As a spectator, ride a bike along to easily view the race from point to point. Race time will follow the 11am pre-race briefing and elevation session.

Tough Towner

The course goes from Snow King Mountain to the Rodeo Grounds then to Miller Park, the Rec. Center and onto Mike Yokel Park before finishing at Phil Baux Park at the base of Snow King.

For more information about participation and registration!

Spring Earth Fest

Posted on: April 14th, 2019 by thcAdmin No Comments

April 20

Get ready for mesmerizing cinematography of hummingbirds that will make your jaws drop! Special guests include three-time Emmy-winning producer Ann Johnson Prum and inspiring citizen science organizations.

1:30 p.m.: Spring Earth Fest begins, with family activities, including live Teton Raptor Center birds, crafts, citizen science opportunities, virtual reality, and a nature-themed scavenger hunt with prizes. Learn about monarch butterflies, Teton wildflowers, and more!
1:30 p.m.: “Glaciers of the Winds.” Glaciers provide life to agriculture, plants, animals and human communities. However, the glaciers of the Wind River Range have been shrinking at an accelerated rate over the last 40 years. This hour-long WyomingPBS film explores the scientific exploration and impacts of Wyoming’s changing glaciers.

2:30 P.M.: Live Raptor Show with Teton Raptor Center in the Center Theater.

3:30 p.m.: “Super Hummingbirds.” Emmy-winning filmmaker Ann Johnson Prum will show one of her award-garnering videos that comprise jaw-dropping footage of hummingbirds. How did they get such stunning images of these amazing, difficult-to-film creatures? You’ll have a chance to ask Ann in person.

5:00 p.m.: Short Film: “Climb It Change.” This 15-minute documentary with Jackson biologist Trevor Bloom discusses impacts of climate change on mountain environments. Being screened for the first time in Jackson, it is a perfect way to kick off our panel discussion.

5:15 p.m.: “Citizen Science & Climate Change. Citizen science is changing what we know about our natural world and the coming of Spring. This illuminating panel discussion will include experts from the UW Biodiversity Institute, Alpine Science Institute, The Nature Conservancy, and Ann Johnson Prum, senior producer of the upcoming PBS American Spring LIVE.

For more information, visit: Jackson Hole Wild.

Spring in the Tetons

Posted on: April 3rd, 2019 by thcAdmin No Comments

Non-motorized traffic can now enjoy the roads in Grand Teton National Park.

Once the roads are cleared, for a period of time each Spring, the park is open to non-motorized travel. Bike, walk, rollerblade etc. on the roads before they are open to cars. Rent a bike and experience the park in a way few people do. Make a day of it and take a picnic lunch, dine where you enjoy the views the most.

Many park in the Taggart parking area and venture North to to do the Jenny Lake loop. The Northern end of the park can be accessed via Moran, then head to Signal Mountain Lodge area or explore further North. The serenity is amazing. Locals truly enjoy this time of year as they are used to sharing the park with many more visitors.

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Yellowstone National Park Road Information

Yellowstone’s West entrance opening date is April 19. Providing access to Madison Junction, Mammoth Hot Springs to Old Faithful, and Norris to Canyon Village.
The South entrance opening date is May 10. Providing access from Grand Teton National Park. The roads to West Thumb, Lake Village to West Thumb, West Thumb to Old Faithful (Craig Pass), Tower Junction to Tower Fall.

Other options to Explore:

Alpine skiing is available at Grand Targhee Resort Unitl April 14th.

Nordic skiing or snowshoeing at higher elevations on Teton Pass can provide a unique escape.

If the river is clear and the weather good, flyfishing would be a great way to get out on the water. Experience fishing the world renown Snake River.

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You can never go wrong with a wildlife tour.

Once trails dry, there is limited hiking and mountain biking available along the valley floor. Community Pathways offers up a large network of paved trails running all over the valley.

Jackson Hole & Yellowstone Webcams

Posted on: April 2nd, 2019 by thcAdmin No Comments

Views from various webcams located throughout the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Grand Teton from Teton Valley Idaho

Jackson Town Square

Grand Tetons from Lost Creek Ranch

Old Faithful

Grand Tetons from Dornan’s in Moose, WY

Jackson Hole Valley from the Snow King Mountain

Togwotee Lodge on Togwotee Pass

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West Yellowstone, MT

Other Informational Sites with Webcams Located throughout the area to assist in Travel Information.

Wyoming Department of Transportation

The Met: Live in HD

Posted on: April 2nd, 2019 by thcAdmin No Comments

Donizetti’s The Daughter of the Regiment on April 11, 2019……..7PM

The Grand Teton Music Festival hosts a number of performances from the Metroplitan Opera in NY. The Met: Live in HD series has been going for over eight seasons. Previously hosted at the Jackson Hole Center for the Arts, showings have been moved to the Jackson Hole Twin Cinema on Pearl Street.

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The series has gained tremendous popularity and has currently expanded to reach thousands of theaters in countries around the world.

The broadcast schedule can be found here the Met: Live in HD schedule.

The Met: Live in HD is a perfect activity to get you out and about during Jackson’s “off-season.”

Tickets are $20/Adults & $12/Students(w/processing fee included).

Body Sage Spa

Posted on: March 28th, 2019 by thcAdmin No Comments

Travelers and weekend warriors, take note! Jackson’s activities can take a lot out of you. Whether you want to erase the strain of traveling, shed some stress so that you can relax and enjoy your vacation, or recover from your adventures so you can have some more–the spa is the place to go!

The Body Sage Spa at the Rusty Parrot Lodge is an easy three-block walk from the Town Square in Jackson Hole. The spa has grown since 1991, when it began with Heidi Harrison offering treatments inside the lodge. In 2013, it moved to a new facility on-site at the Rusty Parrot. The light, airy facility serves as home to some of the finest massage therapists and estheticians in the valley.

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Natural and organic products, treatments and linens have been the foundation of the spa since day one. Treatments include herbs and wildflowers that are grown and gathered in the valley, along with Amala and Red Flower skin and body care.

Appointments are available daily throughout the year. Summer and winter hours are 8am-8pm. To reserve time, call the spa at 307-733-4455 or email relax@bodysage.com.

The Body Sage is convenient and easy to find at the Rusty Parrot Lodge. There is on and off street parking available. I highly recommend Heidi and her staff, they have a strong local following that continues to grow. To view a full list of treatments go to www.rustyparrot.com/spa.

Snowmobile Hill Climb

Posted on: March 18th, 2019 by thcAdmin No Comments

March 21 thru 24, 2019

The World Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb is held each March on Snow King Mountain. The race is put on by the Jackson Hole Snow Devils, a local snowmobiling organization. This event fills the town and attracts over 10,000 spectators throughout the course of the weekend. The race course rises nearly straight up from the base of Snow King. It is simply amazing that riders are able to pilot these machines up such a steep pitch.
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It was not until the early 90’s that many sleds even had a chance of summiting the challenging course. With the advent of new technologies, since the mid nineties, it is truly a race versus a high point competition.

This event is sure to provide some high speed thrills and spills! The central viewing area and that corner of town in general tend to be pretty lively. If you have never seen something like this before, make some time to take in the hill climb. The racing heats up over the weekend with qualifying Saturday and the finals, “King of the Mountain,” on Sunday. Racing starts up early, around 8am, and generally lasts until 5p.m. or so.
Schedule of Events.

Take the chairlift to the summit and back down to see the race from an entirely unique perspective. The views of the valley from the chairlift on a clear day are pretty spectacular as well. Should choose to walk down along the course, be prepared for a steep and potentially thrilling descent.

Book your lodging early as the town tends to get pretty full over the hill climb weekend. With the event being held in town, many properties are with walking distance of the hill climb. Utilize the S.T.A.R.T. bus to get around town. Don’t drink and drive, there tends to be a heavy police presence around the valley for this event.

Try Snowbiking

Posted on: March 12th, 2019 by thcAdmin No Comments

Looking for something different to try out while in the area? Get out on a snowbike for a spin. This new and “unique” sport has taken a foot hold in the area. You will now see these cycling enthusiasts cruising the valley with enough regularity that it no longer seems odd. The bikes are amazingly sure footed and provide a very comfortable ride. You can ride them in fresh snow or upon groomed trails. Many trails in the area are groomed for nordic skiing provide ample opportunities to get out and ride. You can explore many different parts of the valley.

There are shops in town that have these cycles for rent and tours are available through local vendors. Races are held throughout the winter season here and Jackson and just over Teton Pass in Teton Valley, ID. If there is a race going on while you are in the area, it could be worth checking out.

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Guided tours can be obtained through Teton Mountain Bike Tours.

 

Jackson Hole Rendezvous 2019

Posted on: March 10th, 2019 by thcAdmin No Comments

March 16th and 17th, 2019

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort will be celebrating the season with a weekend of events with the Jackson Hole Rendevous Fest. Started over a decade ago, this event has slowly gained momentum and now encompasses an entire weekend.

Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats will grace the stage in Teton Village on Saturday night. Green sky Bluegrass will be the opening act. It will be a busy weekend in town. Utilize public transportation and taxi services, the police will be out in force. Use your head, be wise and alert, stay out of trouble and don’t do anything stupid!

Friday March 15th

Grace Potter will headline a show on the Town Square in downtown Jackson. Gates open at 5pm.

Saturday March 16th

Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats will take the stage in Teton Village. The opening act will be Greensky Bluegrass, gates open at 3pm. Fireworks to follow the conclusion of the concert.

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Sunday March 17th

Chanman Roots Band will be playing on the stage under the Tram in Teton Village. Showtime is 3pm.

Formerly the know as the Jackson Hole Mountain Festival, this weekend promises to be fun filled. Past acts have included Zac Brown Band, Portugal. The Man, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Blues Traveler, O.A.R., G. Love and Special Sauce, Ozomatli, Mix Master Mike, and others.

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Town Downhill

Posted on: March 6th, 2019 by thcAdmin No Comments

March 9th and 10th, 2019

The Town Downhill held on Snow King Mountain is one of the wildest and fastest public downhill races still out there. Anyone can enter this Western classic featuring racers from around the region. There are a number of classes including the crowd favorite “Fat and Baggy.” There are snowboard and telemark classes as well. Racers willing to pay multiple entrance fees can enter as many classes as they qualify for, providing some participants with multiple adrenalin filled runs down the “mini-hannenkam.”

Snow King Mountain’s steep pitch rockets racers down the course.  There is a pro-bump that gives the racers the option of “air”or “no air.” The finish line at the base makes for an entertaining scene. Saturday the 1st is a training/warm up day. The true racing heats up on Sunday with qualifying in the morning and the finals in the afternoon and is sure to provide some excitement.

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Locals look forward to this event each Spring. The spectator turnout for this event tends to good. By purchasing a lift ticket and skiing at the mountain on race or training day, you can view the course from multiple points. Checking out the Pros coming out of the S-Chute’s “Pro Start” is pretty fun. The first turn is a doosie. A band and Dj generally play throughout the day, providing entertainment at the finish line. $5000 is cash and prizes are up for grabs.

Moose Hockey

Posted on: March 3rd, 2019 by thcAdmin No Comments

March 8 & 9, 2019 vs. Bozeman

live music will be by: Hot Pass

The Jackson Hole Moose Hockey team competes in the Senior A division of the U.S.A. Hockey Association. The competition level is full-check hockey. The Moose play a 30-game home schedule most Fri. and Sat. nights throughout the winter on their home ice at the Snow King Sports and Events Center. The Moose have a great local following, as the team often place in the top of their division.

There is a live band that performs each week prior to the game and after the game. A short set is performed between periods as well. The team has secured a strong local following.

Get there around 7pm to secure a seat. The puck drops at 7:30pm! Check the schedule on their homepage for further information. A great night for an early dinner in town prior to the game. If you are rushed coming off the slopes, food and beverages are available for purchase at the rink. Come on out and enjoy an evening with the Jackson Hole Moose Hockey team.

Admission:
$10/Adults
$5/Children 12 & under
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Pedigree Sled Dog Race

Posted on: January 23rd, 2019 by thcAdmin No Comments

January 25, 2019 at 6:00pm on the town square.

In 1996 Frank Teasley, with the help of public nurse Jayne Ottman, launched the Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race. Increasing awareness about the need to ensure childhood immunization is one of the race’s main goals. The race is the largest sled dog race held in the lower 48 states, hosting a number of teams from outside the U.S.

This year the race course will be taking teams through eight Wyoming and Idaho communities before finishing in Park City, UT. The course will covering roughly 300+ miles. The starting point for the sled dog race is on the town square. As the event has evolved since the first stage was moved to a Friday night start on the town square. The move to the town square has injected the event with new energy. The move to downtown Jackson has helped to draw a larger crowd and created a more festive atmosphere. There will be music, food and hot beverages are available. Fireworks and a torchlight parade will follow the conclusion of the race stage at base of Snow King Mountain.

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The course runs North along Broadway, then up Redmond and around to the base of Snow King Mountain. Following the event there is a chance to meet the mushers at a social mixer. Special public shuttles run from the town square to the finish line at the base of Snow King Mountain. Head downtown Friday night and take in this unique experience, The Sled Dog Race tends to be one of the highlights of the Winter season here in Jackson Hole. If there is a hockey game at the Snow King Center, take in the game after the race.

If the race inspires you to want to try your hand at dog sledding, there are vendors that offer a number of different tours in the area. You can even try your hand at mushing. Please contact us early, as these trips tend to book up well in advance.

Yellowstone National Park Winter

Posted on: January 15th, 2019 by The Hole Concierge No Comments

Yellowstone’s Winter Season is mid-December thru mid-March

During the winter months the majority of roads within the park are closed to automobiles. Snowmobiles and snowcoaches are really the only two ways to explore the park. Check out the snowmobile and snowcoach pages for further information.

Once inside the park you can snowshoe and cross country ski from various lodges. Yellowstone is truly awesome in the winter time. With the varied geothermal feature’s steam accented by the crisp winter air. Animals are often found clustered in small herds throughout the park. There are far fewer people in the park during the winter season, making tours much more unique.

Do not miss out on this remarkable adventure. It is an encounter with nature on a level rarely seen or experienced in the lower 48 states.

Be prepared for a long day. Tours usually pick up between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. Breakfast and lunch are often included. The return time really depends on the weather, most tours generally arrive back in Jackson between 5 and 6 p.m.

Multi-day tours are also available through some vendors. These tours will venture into more areas of the park than the day tours. There is a much greater ability to see, know and understand this ecosytem and its inhabitants.

General Information

Be prepared. Dress warmly. Costs for these tours can be $300 or more per person, with peak season rates over $400.  National Park Entrance Fee – $20 per snowmobile.

Drivers in Yellowstone National Park must have a valid Driver’s License.

Bring your camera and enjoy.

For more information on wildlife and other activities in Jackson Hole, please contact us.

New Year’s Eve in Jackson Hole

Posted on: December 18th, 2018 by thcAdmin No Comments

New Year’s Eve 2018

The Christmas to New Year holiday season generally brings good snow and an energetic environment to the area. The spirit is all encompansing as visitors and locals rejoice and enjoy all that Winter has to offer. Usher in the New Year in true Western style.

Torchlight parades begin at dark at Snow King Mountain and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort followed by a fireworks display.

Town of Jackson

The Town of Jackson kicks things off with a torchlight parade followed by fireworks at Snow King Mountain. The town hosts a myriad of specialty dinners and parties at various restaurants and bars throughout the night. Town generally tends to hold the most abundant nightlife. Live music can be found at the Town Square Tavern, Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, and the Silver Dollar Bar in the Wort Hotel.

The Pink Garter Theater will be hosting Crystal Method, believe it or not!

Teton Village

Teton Village hosts a number of events throughout the day. Apres Ski tends to be followed by a “glow-stick” parade, fireworks and some music etc. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Hosts the Gondi Gala, which is one of the hottest tickets in town. The Mangy Moose Saloon will be hosting live music.

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Utilize public transportation and taxi service to make your evening a success.

Jackson Hole Snocross Nationals 2018

Posted on: November 18th, 2018 by thcAdmin No Comments

December 7 & 8, 2018

Jackson Hole will be hosting a snowmobile snocross at the base of Snow King Mountain. This will be an exciting event. The International Series of Champions hosts the race. Part of an eight race series that culminates in the crowning of an overall champion. Jackson hosts the annual World Championship Snowmobile Hillclimb and has hosted snocross events in the past, so this one should go off well. The entire series is broadcast on CBS network television.

Snocross is the most exciting, fan friendly form of snowmobile racing. It combines the big-air jumps and exciting action of motocross with the crisp winter environment, providing snowbelt race fans with race action, world class athletes to cheer, and fun, family venues to visit. The action happens during a time of year and in geographic locations where it’s the premier race event of the season, on challenging, professionally designed and graded tracks.

Follow this link to purchase tickets.

Admission:
$20 for a single day pass or $35 for both.

Jackson Hole Opening Day 2018

Posted on: November 18th, 2018 by thcAdmin No Comments

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is opening on November 26th. The resort has been working hard to get it done! We have had some great early season snowfall.

Late October and early November have seen some decent storm cycles. At elevation there is a good amount of snow. The backcountry has been providing nice turns and Grand Targhee Resort opened November 16th, providing some nice coverage and decent early season skin conditions.

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With cold temperature the mountain resort has been able to blow ample amounts of snow to supplement the natural snowfall. Expanded snowmaking at the resort should enable the resort to provide far more terrain on opening day than is often available.

Snow King Mountain should be able to come on line as planned in the beginning of December.

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Use this link if you need to coordinate gear rentals. Follow this link for further information on skiing and snowboarding options in the area.

Santa on the Town Square

Posted on: November 18th, 2018 by thcAdmin No Comments

December 15th thru the 24th, 2018

During mid-December each year Santa takes some time out from the North Pole to visit Jackson Hole for a little R&R. Some days he hits the slopes to prep for his big night. While he is here he does enjoy carrying on tradition. From 5pm to 7pm each evening Santa will be making his appearance on the Town Square.

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Santa will be in the Stage Stop building, located near the southwestern corner of the Town Square, or out on the Square itself. The Square is currently decked out in holiday lighting. A perfect prelude to an early dinner or shopping in town with the family.

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Wyoming Stargazing

Posted on: October 31st, 2018 by thcAdmin No Comments

Free programs will take place on clear Fridays from 7:30pm-9:30pm October through April.

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Looking for a fun and unique event for your family or group while in town? Wyoming Stargazing offers year-round stargazing programs at your convenience. Let us come to your private residence or bring you to one of the premiere stargazing locations in Grand Teton National Park Google Maps. We’ll set up one of our gigantic telescopes and entertain you and your guests by showing you all that the fantastic night skies of Jackson Hole have to offer: stars, planets, globular clusters, nebulae, and galaxies! We’ll also have plenty of iPads ready with the Star Walk application on them so you can continue exploring the heavens while your friends and family are entranced through the telescopes.

Astronomy educators will use one of a gigantic Dobsonian telescopes to show you planets, stars, planetary nebulae, galaxies, and more!

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Explore the heavens while others are looking through the telescopes via the Star Walk application. Throughout the night the astronomy educators will tell you everything you want to know about the objects you are viewing. They can additionally can answer all your other questions about astronomy. There is no need to reserve your spot in advance. You can come and go as you please. We look forward to seeing you under the stars! Please dress warmly.

Stargazing at the Center For the Arts

Posted on: September 2nd, 2018 by thcAdmin No Comments

Every other clear Friday nights during the Summer season, Wyoming Stargazing is hosting free public stargazing events at the Center for the Arts in downtown Jackson.  The set up is on the large lawn right next to the Center.

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During the stargazing events we will be using our giant Dobsonian Telescope with a 20″ primary mirror to look at planets, stars, nebulae, galaxies, and more! We will also bring several iPads with the Star Walk application installed on them so you can explore the heavens while others are looking through the telescopes.

No Need to RSVP. Feel free to show up for whatever portion of the program works for you.

These free public stargazing events have been made possible by a generous grant from the Wyoming NASA Space Grant Consortium, NASA Grant #NNX10AO95H

Time: 9:30:00 PM – 11:30:00 PM
Event Cost: Free
Venue: Center for the Arts in Jackson,WY
Contact: Samuel Singer
Phone: (307) 413-4779
Email: Contact Samuel Singer via email