High Country News: Jackson, whole: Community persists with an uncertain future

During a typical spring, the small resort town of Jackson, Wyoming, would be gearing up for a lively summer tourist season. Thousands of visitors come here to climb the towering peaks of the Teton Range, raft the Snake River and mountain bike miles of trails — activity that contributes substantially to the town’s economy.

But this year, in response to the coronavirus pandemic, popular destinations like Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks have closed, with no set date to reopen, and the Jackson Hole Tourism Bureau has asked visitors to reschedule their trips. As a result, many locals have been laid off, businesses are struggling and the normally bustling town is eerily quiet.

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This story was originally published at High Country News (hcn.org) on April 24, 2020.