5 Bucks for Lots of Bucking

Every Saturday and Wednesday night the local rodeo takes place on Snow King Avenue at 8 pm. Being too young to even remember the first time I saw one, I had to go. The rodeo participants range in age, and activities include bull riding, barrel racing, calf roping, and more. At one point I was lucky enough to get to stand in the area where the riders get on the bulls before they open the gate. I had no idea how much went into the process, and it was definitely nerve racking to be up close. New fact: bulls cannot run in circles well which is why the riders run in a circle when they are bucked off.

Taken from my phone so not the best shot.

Check out the website for more photos and ticket info:

http://www.jacksonholerodeo.us/

Birds Eye View

Definitely worth the huffing and puffing all the way up!

Back side of the mountain from the top of Snow King

Success!

For anyone who has the opportunity to go on a hike here this Summer, I definitely recommend Snow King's. This is only my first hike of the season, but it certainly set the bar high! (no pun intended) It took a lot of work (2 hours to be exact), but the end was so rewarding. The total distance is 2 miles, and I decided that for the rest of Summer, I am making it a goal to take a new hike at least once a week...so check back! PS: I watched a man run up and down the entire thing. Very impressive but definitely not on the bucket list.  

Old West Days Parade

 

People lined the streets Saturday, May 26th for the Old West Days Parade, an annual tradition for Jackson. The parade is a major event for the Memorial Day weekend of arts, entertainment, and fun. The weekend kicked off on Friday at 7 p.m. with cowboy entertainment by the famous Bar J wranglers.

Cafe Genevieve? Yes Please

Day 1 of my Summer adventure in Jackson Hole started with this amazing breakfast at Cafe Genevieve. If you find yourself lucky enough to visit this little cafe, I highly recommend. I haven't experienced the "Happy Hour" or "Dinner" options, but I can definitely speak for the brunch. My friend had the eggs benedict and didn't leave a crumb. I chose a Belgian waffle with berries. If you are feeling more bold they offer fried green tomatoes egg benedict (a little piece of the South brought to Jackson), and even a Mediterranean frittata. Yum!

Wine and Beer Brings Lots of Cheer

One popular event I was lucky enough to attend on Friday is the Rotary Wine Fest, which includes a tasting of over 400 wines from around the world. All proceeds go to a local scholarship fund for students and teachers. Leigh, my good friend who is also enjoying the Summer here, joined in. 

Another major event of Old West Days is the Brew Fest. Many local, and some national and international beer companies attend. People pay to taste the beer while socializing and enjoying themselves. Cheers!