JACKSON, Wyo. — A small but dedicated crowd attended the R Park Winter Solstice Celebration on Friday, Dec. 19, despite the not-so-typical winter weather.

  • Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail
  • Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail
  • Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail

Buckrail photographer Nick Sulzer stopped by to document the festival, which has seen much larger crowds in the past when there has been plenty of snow for sledding and snow angels.

Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail
Photo: Nick Sulzer // Bucrail

Attendees weathered a wet and slushy evening while enjoying hot chili and warm beverages. Colorfully decorated lanterns dotted the area. Outdoor heaters and fire pits elevated the mood and offered heat.

Monica is a Staff Reporter who studied journalism at Syracuse University and has been in the valley since 2015. She loves writing about the local food and bev scene, especially craft beer. When she’s not on the clock, you can find her paddle boarding, sewing, or whipping up a new recipe at home.