Article: Jackson Hole: the valley may be Yellowstone's summer hub, but the town of Jackson in winter is a tranquil retreat.(Buzz: Travel: The Weekender)

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Jackson wears its cowboy duds better than other western destinations. Built south of the jagged Grand Tetons along the Snake River in the Jackson Hole valley, the town suffers under the crowds that head for Yellowstone's busiest gate in the summer. After the first snowfall, when herds of elk take refuge in nearby fields, Jackson becomes the quiet haunt of ski bums, unemployed ranch hands, and the very wealthy, who are drawn to the area's low property taxes and open spaces. This mix has spawned a hamlet that has better restaurants than Mammoth and more character than Aspen. But with a 4,000-foot drop that is one of North America's ultimate ...

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