Jackson Hole 1878 - 2012: Historical Photographs Past to Present by author and photographer Rick Pieros. Jackson Hole 1878 - 2012: Historical Photographs Past to Present explores the settlement and storied history of Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Grand Teton National Park through historic photographs recreated in present day by photographer Rick Pieros.Beginning with the settlement of Jackson Hole in the 1880's by pioneers, Jackson Hole 1878 - 2012: Historical Photographs Past to Present chronicles Jackson Hole's settlement, early Jackson Hole history, historical architecture of Jackson, Jackson Hole Rodeo, history of dude ranching in Jackson Hole, the founding of Grand Teton National Park, as well as a brief history of skiing in Jackson Hole. Featuring more than 170 color and black and white photographs of Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole 1878 - 2012: Historical Photographs Past to Present is the definitive photographic history of Jackson Hole.

Jackson Hole features the greatest vertical drop of any ski resort in the United States, and has extremely varied terrain. Gonzales tells the whole story, past and present, of this daunting but irresistible mountain. He covers the geography, geology, and history of the area, and devotes a full chapter to its development by pioneer Paul McCollister.

The magnificent valley of Jackson Hole at the base of the soaring Teton Range has long been a stage on which a remarkable series of events has been acted out. From the creation of the Tetons, to the first humans, to the Native American tribes to the journey of John Colber, who back in 1807 is said to have been the first white man to have found his way through the wildnerness and into Jackson Hole. A remarkable cast of characters including mountain men, trappers, former slaves, a Mormon boy, an inter-racial marriage, and others fill these pages of pioneers.

"Explores the lives, hardships, and successes of ten families that homesteaded in Jackson Hole, Wyoming during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Drawn from primary source material for local history including oral histories, family histories, and other local records"--Provided by publisher.

This ruggedly beautiful area is a haven for hikers, horsepackers, rock climbers, and Western history enthusiasts. Outdoor sports for every season are found here, from snow skiing to river running, fishing to ice climbing. With this book as your guide, explore the legends and lives of the Hole's most illustrious and notorious characters. Stroll the historic streets fo the old town. Stop by the famous Million Dollar Cowboy Bar and the Viginian Saloon. Tour the Grizzly Discovery Center and the Nationals Wildlife Art Museum. First-time visitors and old-timers alike will be entertained and elightened as they discover and rediscover this unique part of America.