Our Jackson Hole Guest Ranch is located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, a place rich with history and beauty. Listed below are our favorite fun facts about the area!
The Shane cabins, where the movie “Shane” was filmed
- Yellowstone, created in 1872, was the first national park to be created in the United States.
- Over 15 feature films have been filmed in Jackson, including “Shane,”” Spencer’s Mountain,” “Any Which Way You Can,” and recently, “Django Unchained.”
- The town of Jackson elected the first all-women city council in 1920.
- Yellowstone National Park has over 10,000 active thermal features.
- Jackson Hole was named after trapper David E. Jackson. The term “hole” was used by trappers and mountain men to describe low lying valleys surrounded by mountains.
The Mud Volcano thermal feature, located in Yellowstone National Park
Interested in learning more? Visit the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce website, or contact us at our Jackson Hole Guest Ranch to learn more about the valley, and all the ranch has to offer!
