Keep Jackson Hole Wild
By Visit Jackson Hole 
Jackson Hole has a knack for putting things in perspective.
The Tetons’ vast shadow makes problems feel small. But size can be deceiving. Jackson’s mountainous landscapes are huge, yes, but they are fragile. The smallest actions can have the biggest impact on the ecosystem that makes Jackson Hole so special. Around here, the Wild rules. The rugged granite peaks and generations of wildlife were here first. We’re lucky to live among them — but as guests in their homes, we must abide by their rules.
It’s easy to make a trip to Jackson responsible and sustainable. Help preserve the wild spaces and culture that define Jackson Hole with these easy tips.
How to Keep Jackson Hole Wild
Mind the trails
Trails are carefully built and maintained for the benefit of their users and the landscapes they run through. Staying on them helps reduce environmental impact. It can take the ecosystem 10-30 years to recover from damage caused by an off-trail detour. A favorite local saying is “take only photos, leave only footprints.” We’d just add: leave only footprints on established trails. Mind any closure signs and wilderness boundaries.
Tag Responsibly
Get the shot and share the picture, just leave out the geotag on social media. When visitors (and locals) geotag on socials, it brings unintended harm to some of Jackson Hole’s most precious natural areas. Our hidden gems become overtrafficked and overused, leading to increased waste and erosion of the natural resources.
Recognizing this problem Visit Jackson Hole created “Tag Responsibly,” the world’s first generic location tag that allows people to tag their favorite destination (Jackson Hole!) while protecting pristine locations. Use the geotag “Tag Responsibly, Keep Jackson Hole Wild” whenever sharing on social media.
Be kind
Jackson Hole locals are a generally friendly bunch, and they’ll welcome you to our small town with world-famous Western hospitality. Be sure to return the favor… a little kindness goes a long way!
It seems simple, but a few generous actions can really help when hospitality industry employees are strained. Be patient; always say “please” and “thank you”; and tip your servers and guides. When you’re on the trail, smile and wave! When you’re interacting with tourism industry staff, ask for local recommendations like their favorite trail or the best local happy hour.
Sleep sustainably
Planning to unplug and spend a night under the stars? Camping in Jackson Hole requires a little extra preparation. Learn all about how, and where, to camp in Jackson Hole.
Pedal
Second to walking, one of the best ways to get to know a place is by bike. Teton County has more than 53 miles of paved bike paths stretching from town to Teton Village and beyond. There are 16 additional miles in Grand Teton National Park. Anywhere you need to go, you can get to on two wheels.
Support local guides
Hire a local guide for hiking, biking, climbing, fishing, or wildlife watching. Jackson Hole guides are the best in the industry and true experts on the region. Not only are you supporting an important Jackson Hole workforce, you may just find your new favorite spot!
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Carbon offsets
It’s a simple equation: air travel releases carbon. Trees and wetlands prevent that carbon from entering the atmosphere. Jackson Hole Airport has made it easy for climate-conscious travelers to offset their carbon footprint. Thanks to a partnership with The Good Traveler, visitors can buy carbon “credits” for each mile they fly. Credits help fund projects like wetland and forest restoration, which contribute to trapping and breaking down carbon. Since 2016, The Good Traveler has removed more than 229 million pounds of carbon from the atmosphere.
Stay Wild
The best souvenir is a place you can come back to. Help us keep Jackson Hole wild for generations to come by following the Wild Rules. See you out there.
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Responsible Recreation
Wild places deserve our respect and care. Recreating responsibly goes beyond sharing the trail and following the rules — it begins with a reverence for this place and a commitment to keeping it intact for future generations. While you're here, remember to Keep Jackson Wild.
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