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Wyoming
1.6 mi
Distance
97 ft
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Arizona Meadows Turnout
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This wet meadow turns blue violet in the early summer when blue camas blooms. Shoshone Indians harvested the bulbs once the flowers bloomed so that they did not confuse the plant with death camas that could be a very deadly mistake! The roasted bulbs formed an important part of their diet. Today, the meadow is an oasis surrounded by lodgepole pine forest.
A Patchwork of Habitats
~1 min drive
<p>Stop 4 (Jackson Lake Overlook): What effects do repeated fires have on a landscape, and why is that important for forests and wildlife? Explore our Fire History page to see a map of fires in the park over the last several decades, including the ones Diane and Ron discuss.</p>
Arizona Island Picnic Area
~1 min drive
<p>Arizona Island picnic area consists of just a few tables in a meadow with mature forests surrounding. Have a snack and enjoy the view when traveling to or from Yellowstone National Park.</p> <h3>Name Origin</h3> <p>Once a peninsula, it became an island when Jackson Lake was…
Bailey Creek
~3 min drive
6.7 mi · Hard
Stephen Leek Homestead
~5 min drive
<p>All that remains of Stephen Leek's 1927 homestead cabin is the stone chimney. Originally a hunting and fishing guide, Leek rose to fame photographing starving elk in Jackson Hole during the harsh winters of the early 1900s. His conservation efforts lead to the establishment…
Hermitage Point Trailhead
~9 min drive
<p><b>Location:</b> Access the Hermitage Point Trailhead from Colter Bay Village. Continue ten miles northwest on the main highway from Moran Junction, and turn southwest at the Colter Bay Junction. The trailhead is at the southeast end of the parking lot next to the marina, a…
Sheffield
~14 min drive
14 mi · Hard
Colter Bay Convenience Store
~8 min drive
<p>At the corner of US 89/191/287 and the road into Colter Bay Village, is a large convenience store and gasoline station. Whether you visit the Village or continue on your way, the store and gas station offer a break along the way.</p>
Christian Pond Trailhead
~13 min drive
<p><b>Location</b> : Access the Christian Pond trail from the east edge of the parking lot next to the corrals at the Jackson Lake Lodge.<br /> <br /> <b>Notes</b> : There are minimal facilities and limited parking at this trailhead. Restrooms, water, and other facilities avai…
Arizona Creek Trail
~6 min drive
12 mi · Hard
Fire Exclusion
~8 min drive
<p>Stop 2 (north of Colter Bay Visitor Center): Learn about how Europeans managed fire when they arrived in this area, and how the government shaped fire management in the early 1900s.</p>
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