Jackson Hole
The majestic Teton Range rises abruptly from the valley floor of Jackson Hole, reaching skyward to 13,770 feet. Geologists say the formation of Jackson Hole began more then ten million years ago as the valley floor uplifted west of a major fault line and dropped to its east. The Tetons are the focal point for all human eyes in the valley. They are a symbol of endurance.
Learn more about our treasured history
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The allure of this place
Prehistoric nomadic people thought to be precursors to the Shoshone began to use the valley about 11,000 years ago during the last ice age. Bands of Shoshone, Blackfeet, and other American Indians visited the area for sustenance, rendezvous, and ceremony, perhaps living here at times. The Shoshone tribes and other tribes continue to use the Greater Yellowstone area.
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