“In 1886, four German prospectors came from Montana and set up camp near what’s now known as the Snake River Overlook, but one member of the group murdered the rest at what became known as Deadman’s Bar.”
Prospector’s Mountain was named for the discovery of galena in Death Canyon, but the rest of the valley disappointed most visitors who hoped to strike gold.
Today’s Top Stories
Library to host Harry Potter events for wizards of all ages
JACKSON, Wyo. — The Teton County Library is bringing Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to Jackson Hole this Halloween season. Four free Harry Potter-themed programs are coming to the library in […]
SNAPPED: Storm brings snow atop Tetons
TETON VILLAGE, Wyo. — Winter weather is slowly creeping into the area, marking the imminent end of autumn in Jackson Hole. Buckrail photographer Nick Sulzer captured the transition along the tops of […]
TOJ to patch roads, Monday to Friday
JACKSON, Wyo. — The Town of Jackson will begin road patching work, Monday, Oct. 9 the Town’s Engineering Department announced via press release Friday. The work is expected to take place throughout […]
As demand soars for property tax relief, lawmakers look to grow refund program
Refunded residents more than doubled after the Wyoming Legislature expanded eligibility last spring. Another expansion could be twice as nice, according to some lawmakers. By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile After a record number […]
Prospector’s Mountain reminder of mostly failed mining history
JACKSON, Wyo. — The fall brings gold to Jackson Hole, despite the fact that prospectors in the 1800s were unable to find much gold themselves. Prospector’s Mountain was named to celebrate the […]
Teton Interagency Helitack Crew honored for service in Oregon fire
JACKSON, Wyo. — Last week, the Teton Interagency Helitack Crew was recognized for the team’s response to the Big Swamp Fire tree strike incident on Willamette National Forest in August of 2022. […]
National Wildlife Refuge Week begins Sunday
JACKSON, Wyo. — National Wildlife Refuge week kicks off Sunday, Oct. 8, and runs through Oct. 14. The week aims to “celebrate the network of lands and waters that conserve and protect […]
Snake River to be diverted for bridge construction
JACKSON, Wyo. — The Snake River will be diverted from the east side of the Wilson Bridge to make way for construction operations, the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) announced Wednesday evening. […]
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