13 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
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Four Arches Built From Shed Antlers
On Jackson's town square, all four corners are framed by arches woven entirely from elk antlers, and they're real. Each spring some seven thousand-plus elk wintering on the nearby National Elk Refuge naturally drop…
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Jackson: The All-Woman Town Council of 1920
· Historical Marker
In 1920, Jackson elected an all-female town council — a first in American history.
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National Elk Refuge: Saving the Jackson Herd
· 2.5 mi · Historical Marker
Congress created the National Elk Refuge in 1912 after thousands of elk starved near Jackson.
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Murie Residence
· 11.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here for a second – this unassuming house played a HUGE role in protecting America's wilderness. This is the Murie Residence, home to Olaus and Mardie Murie, two of the 20th century's most influential…
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Murie Ranch Historic District
· 11.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a second; this unassuming ranch was a hotbed for some of the most important conservation efforts in American history. This is the Murie Ranch, home to Olaus and Mardy Murie, and also connected to Adolph…
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Menor's Ferry
· 12.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Picture this: it’s the late 1800s, and you need to cross the mighty Snake River. For miles around, this ferry was your only way across. This isn't just a scenic overlook; you're standing near a crucial lifeline. This…
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Chapel of the Transfiguration
· 12.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This small log chapel was strategically built to frame a breathtaking view of the Cathedral Group peaks in Grand Teton National Park. In 1925, the Chapel of the Transfiguration was erected here, carefully positioned to…
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Death Canyon Barn
· 13.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This remote barn served as both a ranger patrol cabin and a shelter in the rugged Death Canyon of Grand Teton National Park. Built in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the Death Canyon Barn provided crucial…
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T. A. Moulton Barn
· 13.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
You're looking at one of the most photographed barns in America, a true icon of the West. This is the T.A. Moulton Barn, part of what's known as Mormon Row. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent settlers…
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Mormon Row Historic District
· 13.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
These seemingly simple barns and homes tell a story of faith, resilience, and the American West. Mormon Row, also known as Antelope Flats Road, showcases the settlement patterns of Mormon pioneers in the late 1890s and…
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Geraldine Lucas Homestead–Fabian Place Historic District
· 16.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine the grit it took for a single woman to homestead in the harsh Wyoming wilderness back in 1913. Geraldine Lucas, a true pioneer, established her home right here. Lucas wasn't just building a house; she was…
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Historical buildings and structures of Grand Teton National Park
· 17.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine stepping back in time, to a Jackson Hole before the crowds and the park. These buildings whisper tales of rugged homesteaders, ambitious ranchers, and the dawn of tourism. Before Grand Teton National Park…
