We all grow up dreaming of places we would love to visit, but very few ever make those dreams a reality. We put it off, thinking there will always be tomorrow or I just don’t have the time! This year one of my goals is to stop putting off those tomorrows and to make time for those “bucket list” dreams. To start out my list, I’m sharing the first destination on my list, Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Yes, it’s a little piece of heaven tucked away in the gorgeous Teton Mountains.
Our trip to Jackson Hole was a winter trip, taken in late January. We flew into Jackson Hole Airport, which is located in the Grand Teton National Park, making it the only Airport in North America that is located in a National Park. On the descent into the 
airport you are surrounded by majestic mountain peaks and gorgeous winter foliage covering the mountainside. At first glance, it truly looks like a post card or something straight out of a movie. The airport is small, so upon landing, you exit the plane right onto the airport ramp and walk to the terminal. Once inside the terminal, you are greeted with Mimosas and a warm hello from the staff! Where else are you gonna get that kind of treatment?! You immediately feel welcome and invited!
A short drive down the rode from Jackson Hole Airport, is the little town of Jackson. Nestled in a valley right in the middle of the mountains! 
You can literally look in any direction standing in Towne Square and see Mountain Ranges surrounding the quaint and ever charming, Jackson. Speaking of Towne Square, it’s a real spot in the middle of town. Yes, indeed, a park, with a sweet little ice rink, park benches and nostalgic monuments. The ice rink actually hosts events in the winter season that you can go and watch. The Towne Square Park entrances are archways made entirely of elk antlers! As odd as it may sound, they are truly beautiful pieces of art and embody the history and charm of the town. 
Jackson is widely known for the Elk that come down during the winter season to feed in the huge Elk Refuge located right outside of the town. The antler arches are made from elk antlers that are shed from the local elk and have been collected from the refuge once the elk head back up the mountain in the spring. Another cool factoid, is that the town boy scout troop gets to gather antlers each year from the refuge, post shedding and are able to auction a portion of them to go towards their troop. The remainder of the auction goes back to the Refuge. What an awesome sense of community this little town has going on! Love it! The town boasts LOTS of shopping, for all. There are several souvenir shops, boutiques, art galleries, candy shops and even furniture and interior design stores. You will definitely not be leaving empty-handed as there is something to be found by all!
We stayed at The White Buffalo Club Hotel. To say that this Hotel is charming, would highly understate it’s value. The Interior is decorated with furniture and décor that represents the rich culture of the great outdoors, while still being cozy and warming! We stayed in the Fireplace Suite, which keeping true to it’s name, had a unique fireplace that was two-sided. 
One side was of course inside the sweet, while the other side was outside on a private balcony. The suite also offered an oversized bathroom, with a large custom tiled shower and large bath tub to soak in after a long day of fun in the snow. Not to forget about the enormous wardrobe we travel with, the suite had a walk in closet with plenty of room for all the “extras” you know you will need to buy while on vacay! The Hotel offers complimentary breakfast in the Restaurant downstairs, which boast a gorgeous fireplace surrounded by wine racks encased in glass.
The ambiance is beyond relaxing and cozy. It’s a great way to start your day! To top things off, the Hotel will also book any excursions you wish to do while visiting for you (such as snow mobiles, dog sledding, skiing, etc). The staff was extremely accommodating and courteous to us, always speaking to us and making sure we were take care of. And last, but not least, the location was perfect! We literally walked everywhere from the Hotel. It is only a few short blocks from Towne Square and there are several notable eateries nearby. The White Buffalo Club Hotel is definitely a recommendation if staying in Jackson is in your future plans. You can find their website at: https://www.whitebuffalohotel.com/
Please check back for Part 2 of the Jackson, Wyoming Blog where I will be sharing some of the many activities there are to do while visiting Jackson and the surrounding area. Trust me, you won’t want to miss it! xoxo- SheShe
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