JACKSON, Wyo. — 2025 offered a feast for the eyes.

Through dazzling wildlife moments, jaw-dropping celestial displays and so much more, Buckrail readers sent in their best shots of the region’s wild splendor. Below, see some of our favorites.

Photo: Gabe Gregory
Photo: Kevin Fuchs
Photo: Elise Campbell
Photo: Nick Graham

The valley’s abundant wildlife was the star of the show, as usual.

We also received some amazing snaps of the Teton Range under beautiful skies.

Photo: Rick Maniuszko
Jackson Lake on May 6. Photo: Lori King

The real show-stoppers were products of November’s memorable northern lights display. See more reader-submitted photos of that event here.

Photo: Rob Fiamengo
A mule deer spotted under the northern lights display in November. Photo: Erika Edmiston

As ever, the Jackson Hole pupparazzi delivered dozens upon dozens of amazing photos of their dogs living their best life in winter and summer.

Photo: Lanier Brooks
Photo: Kai Girard

Thank you so much to everyone who sent in their photos this year. Buckrail loves to see what you’re seeing. Please share even more photos in 2026! Send your best shots to tips@buckrail.com.

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