Jackson Hole

region, Wyoming, United States

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Jackson Hole is a fertile valley in northwestern Wyoming, named after fur trapper David Jackson. Located at the southern end of the valley, the town of Jackson serves as a gateway to Grand Teton National Park and is surrounded by national forests and the National Elk Refuge. The region is renowned for its ski resorts and outdoor recreation, attracting many tourists. The Snake River flows through the valley, and the Teton Range rises steeply to the west. Historically a center for fur trappers and later a supply hub for ranches, Jackson's economy now heavily relies on tourism.1234

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Teton Range
…7,000 feet (2,130 metres) above Jackson Hole, a fertile valley and noted ski resort area at its eastern base. The range is the source of Teton Creek (one of the main source streams of the Teton River), which flows on the western slope of the range, and much of it…
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…7,000 feet (2,130 metres) above Jackson Hole, a fertile valley and noted ski resort area at its eastern base. The range is the source of Teton Creek (one of the main source streams of the Teton River), which flows on the western slope of the range, and much of it…
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