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While many people use the terms "Jackson" and "Jackson Hole" interchangeably, they actually refer to different things. Jackson Hole is the name of the valley that encompasses the region, while Jackson is the only incorporated town within that valley. As the largest municipality and the county seat of Teton County, Jackson serves as a primary gateway for visitors exploring the stunning landscapes of Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park.
Jackson Hole is steeped in Western culture and rich United States history. Originally home to Native American tribes, such as the Shoshone and Crow, the valley later became a hub for fur trappers during the 19th century. These early explorers, known as mountain men, played a key role in mapping the rugged terrain. Among them were notable figures like Jedediah Smith, Jim Bridger, and David E. Jackson, for whom the town was eventually named. Their presence in Jackson Hole helped pave the way for future settlement, leaving a lasting imprint on the region's cultural and historical landscape.
Today, Jackson Hole is still known around the country for its beautiful scenery and wildlife. It is surrounded on the western side by the Teton Mountain Range, on the eastern side by the Gros Ventre Mountain Range, by Grand Teton National Park to the northwest, and the town of Jackson to the south. If nature isn't your thing, they also have many museums for the history buff, plenty of shops for the shopaholic, and delicious cuisine for the food lover.
Jackson Hole is steeped in Western culture and rich United States history. Originally home to Native American tribes, such as the Shoshone and Crow, the valley later became a hub for fur trappers during the 19th century. These early explorers, known as mountain men, played a key role in mapping the rugged terrain. Among them were notable figures like Jedediah Smith, Jim Bridger, and David E. Jackson, for whom the town was eventually named. Their presence in Jackson Hole helped pave the way for future settlement, leaving a lasting imprint on the region's cultural and historical landscape.
Today, Jackson Hole is still known around the country for its beautiful scenery and wildlife. It is surrounded on the western side by the Teton Mountain Range, on the eastern side by the Gros Ventre Mountain Range, by Grand Teton National Park to the northwest, and the town of Jackson to the south. If nature isn't your thing, they also have many museums for the history buff, plenty of shops for the shopaholic, and delicious cuisine for the food lover.