After years of debate, Congress added further acreage and created Grand Teton National Park in 1950. The town of Jackson also brought nationwide recognition to Wyoming by helping it become known as the Equality State. Countless nature specials and outdoor commercials have also made use of the spectacular scenery. Vacationers enjoy visiting the sites of all these movies, as well as all the other scenic and historic places in the area. There are galleries too that have grown up around a number of well-known artists who make their home here.
Local artisans abound and exhibit their products at a half-dozen craft fairs every year.
In the evenings, there are rodeos, live musical comedy shows and even a full symphony orchestra in the summer. In the winter, ski deep powder, get away from it all on a snowmobile or view the elk herds from a horse-drawn sleigh. Return to the top of this page Present Day Today, Jackson Hole is a winter and summer playground for outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world. Skiing, snowboarding, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking and kayaking are just some of the activities. On the board sidewalks of Jackson, cowboys with hats and spurs are often juxtaposed against snowboarders with dreadlocks and nose rings.