Jackson Hole Land Trust picnic

Jackson has a history ( and habit ) of great summer picnics and why not when you are situated under the Tetons and when summer is so short?

Last Sunday was one of the big ones, the annual Jackson Hole Land Trust picnic. Hundreds of people show up for this event that is frequently called Jackson social event of the year.

This year's picnic was held on the Hardeman Ranch, the first property put into easement by JHLT. As you can see from the above it was a huge and happy gathering.

The ranch manager project pictures posted earlier were exhibited in a 15 x 15 tent, hung on a simulated barbwire with text cards cut from brown paper and clipped to the wire by clothes pins. Real picnic stuff! This small exhibit is part of a larger one that will be held at a venue in town in the winter and will then move about town.

The Land Trust is a much revered agency here in Jackson because, in fact, this beautiful place that demands summer picnics and rewards it's residents with vast and inspiring vistas year round would not look as it does without it. The Land Trust has diligently pursued protection of the land for 30 plus years. I venture to say JHLT is the most important agency in Jackson. It is also one of the most, if not the most, significant Land Trust agencies in the country.

I will be shooting more from other counties soon and will continue to tell you about the ranches, the ranchers and to post pictures. I LOVE this project!