Grand Tetons - 6/28 -7/1
Since it was such a short drive from Yellowstone to the Tetons (~80 mi.) we were there by noon and all che
cked in and unhooked by 1:00p. The Tetons are are an amazing sight with the mountains rising nearly 6000 ft. straight up from the valley floor. We stayed at Colter Bay campground which is located right on Jackson Lake. Our first day was spent relaxing (and recovering) since we had such an early start with our wildlife viewing at Yellowstone. We wandered around 
our campground "town" and took a walk along the lake edge with plans to swim at the beach. However, the mosquitoes caused us to cut the walk/hike short and retreat to the trailer. Surprisingly the blood suckers were most attracted to Terry, who is normally not their main meal when Matt and I are close by. I didn't mind the fact that I wasn't the one donating blood, but when Momma's not happy, nobody is happy.
cked in and unhooked by 1:00p. The Tetons are are an amazing sight with the mountains rising nearly 6000 ft. straight up from the valley floor. We stayed at Colter Bay campground which is located right on Jackson Lake. Our first day was spent relaxing (and recovering) since we had such an early start with our wildlife viewing at Yellowstone. We wandered around 
our campground "town" and took a walk along the lake edge with plans to swim at the beach. However, the mosquitoes caused us to cut the walk/hike short and retreat to the trailer. Surprisingly the blood suckers were most attracted to Terry, who is normally not their main meal when Matt and I are close by. I didn't mind the fact that I wasn't the one donating blood, but when Momma's not happy, nobody is happy. The next day we went to the marina and rented a small motorboat to cruise around the lake a little. The lak
e is quite large - over 400 feet deep and something like 40+ miles all the way around - and kind of cold at only 61 degrees. Our cruise started rather calm with a park ranger reprimanding the captain of our ship (that would be me) for making a wake in the "no wake zone." Our craft had a measly 10 hp motor that generated barely enough speed to mess what little hair I have left...So I laughed off the ranger and challenged him to prove I was creating a wake - nevermind we only had the ship for 2 hours and we needed to get out of the marina area before our time was up. It was a rather windy day so we stayed close to shore rather than brave the chop o
n the open water. However, with the prodding from my deckhands, we ventured into the open water. Having faith in their captain we believed we could ride out the storm. Before we knew it, a rogue wave appeared and nearly swamped our vessel. Were it not for my skippering skills we would have a had a rather unpleasant swim in some pretty cold water. To ease the angst of my crew, we moved closer to shore and finished our cruise with no other mishap. It's not quite Gilligan's Island or the Titanic, but we have our own little saga to tell now....
e is quite large - over 400 feet deep and something like 40+ miles all the way around - and kind of cold at only 61 degrees. Our cruise started rather calm with a park ranger reprimanding the captain of our ship (that would be me) for making a wake in the "no wake zone." Our craft had a measly 10 hp motor that generated barely enough speed to mess what little hair I have left...So I laughed off the ranger and challenged him to prove I was creating a wake - nevermind we only had the ship for 2 hours and we needed to get out of the marina area before our time was up. It was a rather windy day so we stayed close to shore rather than brave the chop o
n the open water. However, with the prodding from my deckhands, we ventured into the open water. Having faith in their captain we believed we could ride out the storm. Before we knew it, a rogue wave appeared and nearly swamped our vessel. Were it not for my skippering skills we would have a had a rather unpleasant swim in some pretty cold water. To ease the angst of my crew, we moved closer to shore and finished our cruise with no other mishap. It's not quite Gilligan's Island or the Titanic, but we have our own little saga to tell now....Folowing the e
xcitement of the previous day on the water you would think we would stay on terra firma for awhile. Well to prove that we could get right back on that horse, we went on a float trip down the Snake River. Much less excitement on this boat trip - one of my crew made the suggestion that it could have been the captain. Mutinous words for sure. The excitement of the trip was seeing a co
uple bald eagles and getting an education on the geologic history of the Teton mountains and the valley. We spent the afternoon doing a 4.5 mi. hike up to the Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point overlooking Jenny Lake and the valley below.
xcitement of the previous day on the water you would think we would stay on terra firma for awhile. Well to prove that we could get right back on that horse, we went on a float trip down the Snake River. Much less excitement on this boat trip - one of my crew made the suggestion that it could have been the captain. Mutinous words for sure. The excitement of the trip was seeing a co
uple bald eagles and getting an education on the geologic history of the Teton mountains and the valley. We spent the afternoon doing a 4.5 mi. hike up to the Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point overlooking Jenny Lake and the valley below. 
Just had to include this picture of Katie enjoying our little boat trip on the lake. Clearly she is enjoying herself....but chose to ham it up for the photo. She was saying something like, "Drown me now" I think.
wildlife viewing in the Tetons
2 comments:
What a great entry! The pix are lovely as well - what happened to Katie's finger? Was that a mishap from the water adventures???? Poor skippering or just a novice deckhand? :-) Happy July 4th - hope you are relaxing in your well-appointed condo, equipped with a/c, heat, running fresh water, no hook-ups or dumping necessary........although y'all are getting pretty good at it from the sounds of things......
The pictures again are just wonderful. Makes me truly wish that we had made the appropriate plans and made this trip outselves. Neil, I think you missed your calling. The entries are laugh out loud funny. I love the picture of Terry and the kids. And imagine.....they're still smiling. Looks like you're having a great time. Enjoy!
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