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In the past, one of the prime status symbols in a person's life was the size of their home. Just look at the so-called "McMansions" that have popped up all over the country. An unfortunate by-product of this up-sizing was that people mortgaged themselves to death to "keep up with the Joneses". No...
06/18/2008
With summer fast approaching, many people take to the roads to visit one of the nation's most beautiful natural wonders: Yellowstone National Park. Before embarking on this great family trip, please keep in mind that the higher elevation of Yellowstone means that the seasons change much later tha...
06/11/2008
The largest consumer of energy in Jackson Hole, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, has committed to offsetting their energy use with renewable energy: geothermal energy, small hydro, biomass and wind.  Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) uses approximately 9,000,000 kwh per year.  Through a program wi...
06/04/2008
Now that the weather is starting to warm up, it's a great time to inspect the outside of one of your biggest investments you'll ever make...your home.  Taking a few minutes to give your house the once-over can result in big savings down the road. 1. Look for water leaks, especially in the awnings...
05/28/2008
The real estate market in the State of Wyoming is alive, well and strong!   The real estate market in Jackson Hole is alive and well.   Our market is still strong although it has moved slightly into a Buyer's Market. Historically, this trend does not last long so if you are a considering a move t...
03/07/2008
Spring is on the horizon but there is still time for those who believe winter is just more fun. There is nothing to compare to the great outdoors and the winter wonderland opportunities in Jackson Hole. Ski, Snowboard, Snowshoe, Snow-tubing, Snowmobile, Sleigh Ride, Dog Sled, Hot Springs, Spas, i...
02/27/2008
Each year Jackson Hole has the privilege of hosting the Wyoming Special Olympics Winter Games.  There are 4 main categories of competition: Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Snow Boarding and Snow Shoeing.   This year the games began with cheers and thunderous applause as our very own Delford ...
02/20/2008
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The correct term is "Mush". Here in Wyoming "mush" is not breakfast food but a way to enjoy and see the great outdoors.Most people will first think of breakfast food when they hear the word "mush" and a few think of the word as a dog-sledding term. We are definitely referring to Dog Sledding. Mos...
02/13/2008
Hello from Jackson, Wyoming. That's right for you out-of-staters it is Jackson, not Jackson Hole Wyoming.   The area was named Jackson Hole back in 1829 by William Sublette, one of our famous mountain men and a partner of David Jackson, who Sublette named the valley for.   Jackson is surrounded b...
02/07/2008
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