Chief Washakie of the Shoshone – A Photographic Essay by Henry E. Stamm, IV, Ph.D.
Chief Washakie (born circa 1804-1810, died 1900) is perhaps the most famous of all Eastern Shoshone headmen and leaders. Known for his prowess as both warrior and statesperson, Washakie played a prominent role in the territorial and statehood development of Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming. He hunted and trapped with famous mountain man Jim Bridger, […]
Moulton Barn
T.A. Moulton Barn Thomas Alma Moulton first homesteaded this property in 1908 as a bachelor. He came over Teton Pass with his brother and a neighbor from Teton Basin, Idaho. The Moultons had moved to Idaho from Utah several decades before. For the first few winters Alma continued to return to the family holdings in […]
Triangle X Ranch
Located in the heart of Grand Teton National Park, the historic Triangle X Ranch is the only guest ranch within the perimeters of a National Park. In July 1926, John S. and Maytie Turner bought the land and has been in the family ever since. Today you can enjoy riding, fishing, cookouts, square dancing, hiking, helping with ranch work and relaxing and enjoying quality time with friends and family.
Colter Bay
colter bay When the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) arrived in Jackson Hole in 1933-1935, they set up several camps around the valley: at the base of Jenny Lake, and Leigh Lake, near Lizard Creek and a small isolated bay on Jackson Lake. The main camp was located at Jenny Lake, with a few buildings remaining […]
A Brief History of Jackson Hole
A BRIEF HISTORY OF JACKSON HOLE FORCES THAT SHAPED THE LAND “Over these seemingly changeless mountains, in endless succession, move the ephemeral colors of dawn and sunset and of noon and night, the shadows and sunlight, the garlands of clouds with which storms adorn the peaks, the misty rain-curtains of afternoon showers.” -Fritiof Fryxell, The […]
An Introduction to the Wind River Indian Reservation of Wyoming
An Introduction to the Wind River Indian Reservation Like many western states, Wyoming has an Indian reservation within its borders. The Wind River Indian Reservation contains over 2.2 million acres located in the central part of the state. It is home for the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes. While the Arapahos have more members […]