Jackson Hole

Jackson Hole is a valley in Teton County, Wyoming, lying between two mountain ranges that run parallel through the landscape. The broad floor sits at around 6,200 feet in elevation, framed by the sharp peaks of the Teton Range to the west and the rolling ridges of the Gros Ventre Mountains to the east.

John Colter, a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, reached this area in the winter of 1807 and is considered the first European visitor to the valley. Fur trappers worked through the region in the following decades, and by the late 19th century the first permanent settlers arrived in the remote territory.

The Jackson Hole Economic Symposium brings together financial experts from around the world to discuss global economic policies and trends.

The region welcomes visitors year-round, with summer and winter as the most popular seasons. An airport within the valley offers connections to several major American cities and makes arrival much more convenient.

The national elk refuge at the edge of the valley shelters thousands of animals each winter. This concentration of deer during the cold months ranks among the largest gatherings of their kind on the North American continent.

Location: Teton County

GPS coordinates: 43.51667,-110.83333

Latest update: December 12, 2025 20:09