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- Jackson Wyoming
Jackson Wyoming
Jackson lies at the end of the great valley, known as Jackson
Hole, which runs the length of the Teton mountain range. Grand
Teton National Park lies in the centre of Jackson Hole with
Yellowstone National Park just further north. The town is the main
gateway to both national parks.
The town is a unique blend of fashionable resort and the Old
West, with designer boutiques and art galleries lining the
cowboy-style boardwalks. Tourism is the most important industry in
the area and spread across the valley are a sprinkling of
million-dollar houses between the remaining cattle ranches, which
offer guest facilities to supplement their farming income. During
the summer, vacationers swarm the shopping malls and fancy
restaurants, and the town square becomes the stage for a performed
shoot-out every evening.
Jackson Hole is primarily a winter and summer playground for
outdoor enthusiasts, with hiking, mountaineering, biking and
kayaking in summer. In winter it becomes a premier ski destination,
home to two of the state's best ski areas. Jackson Hole Mountain
Resort has a massive vertical drop and skiing suitable for
extremists, while Snow King resort offers family-orientated skiing
and snowboarding.
Information & Facts
Climate
On the whole Jackson is pretty chilly, particularly in the
freezing winter months, but the dryness of the air often belies the
plunging mercury and it feels warmer than it really is; thus the
area's popularity with winter sports enthusiasts. The winter snow
conditions are among the best to be found in North America, with an
average annual snowfall of 150 inches (381cm). Springtime brings
cool, bright sunny days, interspersed with rain showers. In summer
the days are fairly warm, the chill returning in fall.
Language
English is the most common language but Spanish is often
spoken in south-western states.
Money
The US Dollar (USD) is the unit of currency and is divided into
100 cents. Only major banks exchange foreign currency. ATMs are
widespread and credit cards and travellers cheques are widely
accepted. Travellers cheques should be taken in US Dollars to avoid
hassles. Banking hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm.