River Rim Ranch and Encanto Villas & Residence Club // Breaking Ground
From The New York Times // Written by Nick Kaye The Teton Valley is often promoted for its close proximity to Jackson Hole. But the valley, which crosses the Idaho-Wyoming state line, is starting to stand on its own. Second-home developments are drawing buyers away from pricier Jackson Hole by offering much the same experience — loads of warm-weather activity options like fishing and hiking, as well as easy access to skiing in winter...... Read Full Article
From The New York Times // Written by Nick Kaye The Teton Valley is often promoted for its close proximity to Jackson Hole. But the valley, which crosses the Idaho-Wyoming state line, is starting to stand on its own. Second-home developments are drawing buyers away from pricier Jackson Hole by offering much the same experience — loads of warm-weather activity options like fishing and hiking, as well as easy access to skiing in winter...... Read Full Article
A DHL Founder Asks $32 Million for Ranches
From the Wall Street Journal // Written by Christina S.N. Lewis William Armsted Robinson, a founder of DHL Worldwide Express delivery, is asking for $17 million for his horse ranch and $15 million for a fishing property, both in Idaho. The reclusive businessman, one of California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's big donors, breeds the exotic Lusitano show horse. The 940-acre horse ranch includes indoor and outdoor pens and arenas, a veterinary clinic, a breeding room and stables..... Read Full Article
From the Wall Street Journal // Written by Christina S.N. Lewis William Armsted Robinson, a founder of DHL Worldwide Express delivery, is asking for $17 million for his horse ranch and $15 million for a fishing property, both in Idaho. The reclusive businessman, one of California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's big donors, breeds the exotic Lusitano show horse. The 940-acre horse ranch includes indoor and outdoor pens and arenas, a veterinary clinic, a breeding room and stables..... Read Full Article
With Jackson Priced Out, a Nearby Valley Takes Off
From the NY Times // Written by Mathew Preusch Rusty and Karen Vest and their three children journeyed to the Rocky Mountain West from their home in Tennessee 12 years ago for a grand loop though Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Their vacation ended with a week in a rented house at the head of the Teton Valley in Idaho....... Read Full Article
From the NY Times // Written by Mathew Preusch Rusty and Karen Vest and their three children journeyed to the Rocky Mountain West from their home in Tennessee 12 years ago for a grand loop though Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Their vacation ended with a week in a rented house at the head of the Teton Valley in Idaho....... Read Full Article
50 Best Places to Live / Driggs Idaho 1st Overall
From the Men's Journal // Written by unknown On the surface, it's every little town in the West. Driggs, Idaho. Just another twenty-five-an-hour Main Street on your way to Bigger and Better. Forty-five minutes from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, walled on three sides by ice-pick mountains, teetering at the edge of a state known mostly for "Famous Potatoes" and tattooed fascists, it somehow begs for dismissal. But here's the thing with Driggs: What it don't have, you don't want. ....... Read Full Article
From the Men's Journal // Written by unknown On the surface, it's every little town in the West. Driggs, Idaho. Just another twenty-five-an-hour Main Street on your way to Bigger and Better. Forty-five minutes from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, walled on three sides by ice-pick mountains, teetering at the edge of a state known mostly for "Famous Potatoes" and tattooed fascists, it somehow begs for dismissal. But here's the thing with Driggs: What it don't have, you don't want. ....... Read Full Article
Home & Family / Vacation Homes Off the Beaten Path
From the Wall Street Journal // Written by Lauren Baier Kim The recent softening in the U.S. real-estate market after years of double-digit percentage home-price appreciation may make it scarier than ever to buy a vacation home. ... With prices in some areas falling, buyers may wonder whether a purchase will hold its value. Also, high prices have pushed the dream of owning a second home out of reach for many people ....... Read Full Article
From the Wall Street Journal // Written by Lauren Baier Kim The recent softening in the U.S. real-estate market after years of double-digit percentage home-price appreciation may make it scarier than ever to buy a vacation home. ... With prices in some areas falling, buyers may wonder whether a purchase will hold its value. Also, high prices have pushed the dream of owning a second home out of reach for many people ....... Read Full Article
Grand Targhee Wins Expansion Approval
From the New West // Written by Chris Hansen On Monday, February 4, Grand Targhee Resort owners received long-awaited approval for expansion. After more than three years of planning and public input, the Teton County, Wyoming, board of commissioners voted 4-1 in favor to allow the resort to expand in an area at 8,000 feet on the west side of the Teton Range, just above Alta, Wyoming....... Read Full Article
From the New West // Written by Chris Hansen On Monday, February 4, Grand Targhee Resort owners received long-awaited approval for expansion. After more than three years of planning and public input, the Teton County, Wyoming, board of commissioners voted 4-1 in favor to allow the resort to expand in an area at 8,000 feet on the west side of the Teton Range, just above Alta, Wyoming....... Read Full Article