Teton Tattle #14

The week of July 4th has arrived in Jackson—and so have the “visitors.”

Yesterday, my son (sixteen years old and pure joy 🤬) and I left town after a quick stop at Liberty Burger (more on that below), heading toward GTNP at 4:30 p.m. The traffic coming back into town was certainly something. As a new local, it takes a minute to get used to this version of “traffic” after forty years on the East Coast.

Back to the 4th….There are a ton of events in town and up in Teton Village for good, old-fashioned family fun to celebrate our independence from England … yes, Gen Z readers, England was once our “daddy.”

Our calendar of events for July is now located at the bottom of the newsletter.

👀 Remember, if I did not include your event, it is not because I do not like you or because you advertise on JHNG. Just email me via [email protected] to let me know.

Teton Takes

1️⃣ Take #1: Jackson Hole History Museum

My wife and I, along with some of our neighbors, attended a “Beers & Banter” event this past week at the Jackson Hole History Museum. The topic was the history of health care in Jackson. I know that might not sound like a wild night, but let me share a few takeaways with you:

• It was packed. The entire outdoor deck of the museum was filled (within proper capacity, of course).

• Old-fashioned Jackson was on full display, with physicians and nurses who have spent over 40 years in the valley sharing stories and experiences. The audience was laughing and yearning for a time when health care felt more personal.

• The museum is incredible. I don’t care how young or old you are—stop in the next time you’re in town.

2️⃣ Take #2: Liberty Burger

Okay, the first thing you need to know about me is that I’m immediately suspicious of any business everyone claims is “the best.” So of course, I had to try Liberty Burger.

Joining me on this culinary excursion was the refined palate of a 16-year-old who eats two burgers a week.

🍔 Jason Jr. Burger Choice:

Wild West: Cheddar cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, pickles, onion, chipotle BBQ sauce.

🍔 My Burger Choice:

The Liberty Burger: Comes with lettuce, tomato, onions and pickles.

👀 More burger ratings coming soon….

Moving to Jackson has been great, but learning the “language” has been more difficult than I expected:

🎣 Fly Fishing Conversation

Local:

“We were slayin’ ‘bows on the Snake till the PMD hatch popped off, then switched to a size 18 emerger on a 5x tippet.”

What I heard:

🚴 Very Serious Bike Guy

Local:
“Gonna hit the pass on the gravel rig, maybe cut over to Shadow Mountain for sunset beers.”

What I heard:

🍃 Farmer’s Market Visit

Local:
“This is a single-origin yak butter infused with sage. Great on gluten-free elk muffins.”

What I heard:

Don’t Be That Tourist: Survive July 4th in Yellowstone With These Tips

Headed to America’s first national park this 4th of July? So is half the country. Yellowstone’s about to be poppin’, but not with fireworks (more on that below). If you’re braving the geysers, bison, and bumper-to-bumper traffic, here’s how to enjoy your visit without becoming part of a cautionary tale.

🚫 Leave the Sparklers at Home

This is Yellowstone, not your uncle’s backyard BBQ. Fireworks are 100% illegal in the park, and that includes your “just one little Roman candle” logic. It’s wildfire season, let Old Faithful do the bursting.

⛺️ Campfire Rules: Soak, Stir, Feel, Repeat

Only use designated fire rings and never leave a fire unattended. Before heading out, douse it like you’re putting out a flaming ex, soak, stir, feel, repeat until it’s cold enough to touch. No sizzle, no smolder, no problem.

🔥 Fire Danger Is HIGH

Yellowstone’s current fire risk is cranked to HIGH. That means things can light up faster than a TikTok trend. If you see smoke, fire, or a careless cousin with a lighter, report it to a ranger or dial 911.

🐃 Wildlife is Wild, Not Cuddly

Yellowstone is not a petting zoo. Stay 25 yards from most wildlife and 100 yards from bears, wolves, and cougars (not the Jackson Hole 😜 kind). If that bison charges, you’re not “getting the shot”, you are the shot.

🛻 Park Like a Pro

Don’t be that person who stops in the middle of the road to film a squirrel. Use pullouts, follow speed limits, and park with all 4 wheels to the right of the white line. Yellowstone’s roads weren’t designed for your Instagram detour.

🧱 Stay on the Boardwalks

The ground in thermal areas? Think crème brûlée; it looks solid, but one wrong step and it’s gone. People have fallen into boiling springs. Stay on the boardwalks. They’re there for a reason (your limbs).

🌦️ Pack for All Four Seasons, Because You’ll Get Them

Bring layers. Rain gear. Snow boots. Sunscreen. Maybe a poncho. Maybe a parka. Possibly both in the same hour. Yellowstone weather doesn’t care about your summer vibes.

🚧 Road Work = Road Rage

Construction and sudden closures are part of the Yellowstone experience. Check conditions before you go:
🔗 go.nps.gov/YELLroads
📞 Call (307) 344-2117
📲 Text “82190” to 888-777 for alerts

Yellowstone is raw, wild, and ridiculously gorgeous. But it’s not Disney World. Plan smart, tread lightly, and don’t be the viral video for all the wrong reasons.

Jackson, WY Weather This Week

River Watch

Snake River Water Temp:   63.32°f

Source: https://www.davehansenwhitewater.com/resources/river-report

🇺🇸 JULY IN JACKSON

🎶 July 1: Front Porch Concerts and Conversations at the Murie Ranch
Free book talk featuring Lauren Oakes, hosted by Teton Science Schools in Grand Teton National Park. 5:45–7 p.m.

🖼️ July 3: Opening Night Festival Orchestra: Beethoven’s Ode to Joy
Thursday, July 3 at 6:00 PM - Walk Festival Hall. $50 – $100. Children/students $5

🎆 July 3 & 4: Fireworks in Teton Village
Kaboom! Fireworks light up the Teton sky at 10 p.m. both nights. It’s Jackson’s version of sky candy.

🍻 July 3: Snake River Brewing Summer Music Series: Jamie Hansen
Live tunes, cold brews, and laid-back vibes from 5–8 p.m.

🎶 July 3 & 4: Concerts on the Commons
Free live music in Teton Village at 6 p.m. both nights to ring in the 4th with a bang.

🥞 July 4: Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
Start your Fourth with syrup and community—Deloney Ave, 8–10:30 a.m. $13 adults, $6 kids.

🇺🇸 July 4: Patriotic Pops by GTMF Orchestra
Nothing says America like classical music and lawn chairs. 7–9 p.m. Center for the Arts.

🇺🇸 July 4: Snow King Mountain Fireworks & Food Fest
Tunes, food trucks, drinks, and fireworks! Party kicks off at 7:30 p.m.; fireworks at 10.

🖼️ July 4: First Friday Art Walk
Browse, sip, and mingle from 5:30–7:30 p.m. in downtown Jackson’s art district.

🎶 July 5: King Concert Series: Luke Grimes
Kick off the series at Snow King with Luke Grimes. Scenic gondola ride included.

🏃 July 5 & 6: Grand Targhee’s Wildflower Run
Lace up for a 50K, 10K, half, or kids' 1K run among the blooms.

🎶 July 6: King Concert Series: Modest Mouse SOLD OUT—The summit is officially full of indie rock fans.

🎶 July 8: King Concert Series: Primus
It’s almost sold out! Get weird with Primus at the summit.

🦅 July 8 & 9: Alive@5 with Teton Raptor Center
Falcons, owls, and more in your face—in the best way. Free at the Village Commons.

🎪 July 10: Family Jam with Time for Three
Free fun at Walk Festival Hall. Show at 6pm.

🎭 July 11–13: Thin Air Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet
Star-crossed lovers take the lawn at Center for the Arts. BYO blanket, and maybe a tissue.

🖼️ July 11–13: Teton Arts & Antiques Fair
A treasure hunter’s dream in Teton Village.

🙋‍♀️ July 12: “Women Artists of the American West: Trailblazers at the Turn of the 20^th Century” in the upstairs Cissy Patterson Gallery at the Jackson Hole History Museum

🎶 July 12: King Concert Series: De La Soul, Digable Planets & The Soul Rebels
Hip-hop, horns, and high-altitude vibes.

🎶 July 13: Concerts on the Commons in Teton Village
Free music Sundays continue at 5 p.m., because weekends should end with guitars and a sunset.

🎶 July 15: King Concert Series: Shane Smith & The Saints, Houndmouth
Two rootsy powerhouses take over the summit stage.

🎭 July 17–20: Thin Air Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet
Second weekend, same tragic love. Free on the Center lawn.

🎶 July 18: King Concert Series: Slightly Stoopid
Summit show at Snow King. Come for the reggae fusion, stay for the gondola ride.

🎪 July 19–27: Annual Teton County Fair
Carnival rides, rodeos, and fried everything.

🚵 July 19: 2nd Annual Colter Cup at Grand Targhee
The longest downhill race in the Tetons returns. Legs of steel required.

🎪 July 23: Teton County Fair Carnival Opens
Rides, music, corndogs galore! 5 p.m.–midnight.

🖼️ July 25–27: Teton Arts & Antiques Fair
Find your next conversation piece. Or just browse and eat funnel cake. Teton Village.

🎨 July 25–27: Art Fair Jackson Hole
Artists, live music, kids’ art, and food booths take over the Center lawn. $6/day.

🎶 July 27: King Concert Series: Flatland Cavalry
Country with a kick. Summit stage, gondola included. .

🎸 July 31: Snake River Brewing Music Series: Greg Hise Band
Close out July with live tunes and local brews. 5–8 p.m.

🎶 July 31: King Concert Series: Muscadine Bloodline - SOLD OUT

🥩 July 31: From Pasture to Plate: “Table on the Ranch” Returns

RECURRING JULY EVENTS

🐂 Jackson Rodeo: The Jackson Rodeo takes place every Wednesday and Saturday at 8:00 PM.

🔫 Jackson Hole Shootout: Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 6 pm in Jackson’s Town Square (Corner of Deloney Ave. and Center St.)

🚠 The Deck at Piste
The high-altitude happy hour returns Sunday–Thursday, 5–8:30 p.m., with live music starting at 5:30.

🎵 Music on Main Every Thursday (Victor, ID)
Free outdoor concerts just over the hill in Victor. Family friendly, fun guaranteed.

🍎 Jackson Hole Farmer’s Market
Every Saturday on Town Square, 8 a.m.–Noon, through September 27. Bring cash, bags, and an appetite.

FILL OUT A QUICK FORM or call 📱307-205-9808