tourism

The tour company owner said she spoke with 80 to 90 potential international customers who decided not to book trips, most of whom indicated that the higher costs played a role.

The institutions of western culture continue to introduce visitors, or “dudes,” to the West, taking them horseback riding, rafting, fly fishing and more.

Grand Teton, Yellowstone and other national parks saw visitation numbers back at pre-pandemic highs this summer. At the most popular parks, visitors had to navigate long lines, noise, packed parking lots and throngs of other tourists.

Fish take the heat while kayakers walk more.

Leadville, Colo, saw a drop in tourism in July because of the nearby Willow Fire. But August could still bring a score of visitors.

Birding is having a moment right now. Roughly three in 10 people in the U.S. get out their binoculars and participate in the pastime in some way, and a new Jackson-based birding festival is tapping into that momentum.

This season’s lineups at the two locations include quillworkers, ledger artists, poets, metal workers, historians, musicians, dancers and beadworkers.

A pathway that would connect Teton Village with the Moose entrance of Grand Teton National Park is up for reconsideration, thanks to a 2025 federal executive order, “Make America Beautiful Again by Improving our National Parks.” The park announced in March that this included planning for the Moose-Wilson Road.

One or more bears attacked a pair of hikers near the Old Faithful geyser.

Dignitaries attend Saturday groundbreaking of state shooting complex, board announces $10 million match grant.