Jackson Hole Visitor Update

Jackson, WY -- The Horsethief Canyon Fire continues to burn in backcountry forest areas south east of Jackson.  At this time there is no impact to business, events or experiences that the beautiful fall season provides guests in Jackson Hole.  

Through Sunday, Jackson Hole is hosting thousands of art lovers during the continuation of the 28^th Annual Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival. No events have been impacted thus far.  Precautionary closures have affected some backcountry hiking trails around the Snow King and Cache Creek areas, but none of the beautiful hiking trails in our national parks have been affected.  Due to the unpredictable nature of fire, some local, East Jackson areas are on heightened alert.  

Jim Waldrop, Chairman of the Board of the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce commented, “Emergency services are working hard to contain the fire and to date no structures of any nature have been impacted.  The experienced hospitality staffs throughout Jackson Hole continue to provide the kind of experience and service our visitors are seeking and more importantly the safety of our guests will not be compromised.”

At this time the fires are not affecting our major tourism hubs including downtown Jackson, Teton Village, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park and Jackson Hole Airport.  There is no need to change travel plans, if in the unlikely event this changes, communications to this end will follow.  It is an incredible time to visit Jackson Hole with elk migration, fall colors and wonderful events.  For a list of events and information please visit jacksonholechamber.com/today/. 

For the latest information about the Horsethief Canyon Fire please call 307.739.5577, email horsethiefcanyonfire@gmail.com, or visit http://www.inciweb.org/incident/3241/. For visitor information, please call the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, 307.733.3316.