JACKSON HOLE
At the gateway to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, Jackson Hole is a vibrant community surrounded by some of the world's most dramatic scenery. Three ski resorts, a plethora of world-class golf courses, incredible trout fishing, large swaths of public land, and two National Parks create an outdoor oasis with powder skiing in the winter and spectacular hiking, fishing, and camping in the summer.
Originally called "Jackson's Hole" by the fur trappers and frontiersmen who arrived in the early 1800s, the majestic beauty of the valley and proximity to the surrounding wilderness has since made Jackson a mecca for those seeking adventure and the allure of wide-open spaces. Nature has always been at the heart of Jackson and this legacy lives on today. Less than 3% of the land in Teton County is privately owned. The remaining 97% is under state or federal government management, leaving an abundance of space for both humans and wildlife to roam.
The rustic yet refined lifestyle is defined by the stunning natural environment and a strong sense of community. Unique western character is maintained through careful planning, attentive land use and extensive charitable giving. Generosity and gratitude are expressed through the outgoing and welcoming nature of the residents and the more than 200 non-profit organizations that address everything from the arts to conservation and human services.
This commitment to conservation and community ensure that the valley's stunning scenic corridors and wildlife migration patterns will remain protected, while the small-town feel and community mindfulness will continue to mature and thrive responsibly.
LAND CONSERVATion
A distinguishing factor setting Jackson Hole apart from other acclaimed real estate and resort destinations is land conservation. Active stewardship, conservation easements and a community bound to nature, ensure private land ownership connects environmentally with the wilderness bordering it.
Beyond the real estate boundaries, roughly ninety-seven percent of the land bordering Jackson Hole is managed by the National Park Service or the United States Forest Service. This area, in turn, is only a portion of the much more extensive and more scientifically diverse Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. These eighteen million acres of protected wildlands create the largest intact temperate ecosystem in the contiguous United States
NATIONAL PARKS
Located at the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks lie just north of Jackson Hole. Grand Teton National Park is a spectacular landscape rich with majestic mountains, pristine lakes, and extraordinary wildlife. Yellowstone National Park is the most remote area in the continental United States. Its mountainous wilderness sits atop a volcanic hot spot and features dramatic canyons, alpine rivers, old growth forests, hot springs and geysers, including, Old Faithful. The park covers a huge area and spreads into the states of Wyoming, Montana and Idaho.