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4465 - Bigfork, Montana, United States

Bigfork, Montana is a small town of about 4,300 people located just south of Kalispell, Montana , near the northeastern shore of Flathead Lake. Despite its size, Bigfork attracts visitors year-round thanks to its mix of outdoor recreation and vibrant arts scene. Tourists can enjoy golfing, boating, hiking, browsing local art galleries, and attending live theatre performances—especially at the well-known Bigfork Summer Playhouse . In the autumn, the town hosts the Bigfork Independent Film Festival (BIFF), which celebrates independent cinema with a focus on Montana-made films and filmmakers, recognizing and awarding local talent. The postcard itself comes from Jackson Hole, Wyoming . This scenic valley lies between the Gros Ventre Range and the Teton Range . The name “Hole” comes from early trappers, who used it to describe a valley surrounded by mountains. Rich in wildlife, the area was an ideal habitat for beavers and other fur-bearing animals, attracting fur trappers in the early ...

4293 - Kansas City, Missouri, United States

A photo from Grant Teton National Park in Wyoming. It is a 1300 square kilometres and includes most of the peaks of the 64 kilometre long Teton Range. It is only 16 kilometres south of Yellowstone National Park. The park is named after Grand Teton, the tallest mountain in the Teton Range. It rises to 4200 meters above Jackson Hole.  There are more than a 1000 species of vascular plants, dozens of species of mammals, 300 species of birds, more than a dozen fish species, and a few species of reptiles and amphibians in the park.  The park is popular with mountaineers, hikers, fishers, and recreation enthusiasts. There are more than a 1000 drive in campsites and 320 kilometres of hiking trails that provide access to the backcountry for backcountry camping