Blogs from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, United States, North America

After eating Chinese in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, I stopped at a unique place that resembled Dollywood, Tennessee. It was like a back alley in the New York City but in a rural part in Wyoming. It was colorful. I felt like I was in a Disney land or Universal Studio in Florida which I visited when I was on a Middle School band trip.... read more

One of the difficulties on 3 week trip going through multiple weather zones is trying to figure out how to pack. Well, before leaving, I checked the 10 day forecasts for where I'd be and decided that autumnal clothing would be best. Pants, mostly long sleeve shirts and a heavy fleece hoodie. But Mother Nature has her own way of doing things and today was winter, not fall. It was raining when I got up this morning, and by the time I left the hotel, there was snow mixed in and by the time I walked to the town square it was snowing. And sticking. And let me tell you, snow on wooden sidewalks can be very slippery. During my meanderings through the town, I found the ski shop and bought some gloves because my hands ... read more

This morning I received bad news from Arkansas. My very dear friend, Jackie Arnold passed away after a long illness with Congestive Heart Failure. Larry & I will be spending today in Jackson Hole, but early tomorrow morning we will headed out en route to Mountain View, Arkansas. Matt is not sure yet what all the arrangements will be, but will probably have a memorial serivce for Jackie in Mountain View, with no View. Jackie's final resting place will be PA where a funeral will be held. When Larry & I get to Mountain View, we will help Matt out with whatever he needs help with and then drive him to PA. Not much beyond that is certain at this point, but I will be certain to keep you all up-to-date on our movements. Take care ... read more

Yesterday, Larry & I went to Snowbird Ski Resort where there is summer things to do there. We rode an aerial tram up the mountain where you can walk around and hike if you want. At the top of the mountain, we were 11,000 feet above sea level. When got off the tram, both of us were a little light headed. But Larry felt it the most. I was able to walk around pretty good and not get short breathed. Not so much for Larry. He also had a queasy stomach. The tram leaves after 30 minutes at the top, but you don’t have to leave when the tram leaves. You can stay up there as long as you want as long as you are sure to not miss the last tram at 8:00pm. That wasn’t ... read more

It’s a shame that Jackson, WY has become a tourist trap. Real estate is very expensive, shops are packed with souvenir tee-shirts, ball caps, and Western-themed stuff made in China; and the town is full of camera-wielding Asian, European, and American visitors. Of course, we are visitors, too; so, there you have it. There are some very good restaurants in town, although pricey. And, the Western Art Museum is wonderful. But the main reason for coming is to visit Grand Teton National Park. The Tetons are beautiful, especially when covered almost to the base with late spring snow. We shouldn’t complain, really, since we got permission to dry-camp for free in the newly paved parking lot at Teton Village ski resort. It was the off-season, and the Village was fairly empty. Skiing was over for the ... read more