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October 2nd 2008
Published: October 16th 2008
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Leaving Idaho Falls, Idaho We asked the hotel staff as we left this morning if they had any insights for touring Grand Tetons or Yellowstone National Parks. One had just been there the weekend before and excitedly gave us the places we should be sure to see. In addition, she questioned how we were getting there. She recommended we reroute to a different highway in order to see the Tetons from t... Read Full Entry



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Thank you for wiping your feet?!Thank you for wiping your feet?!
Thank you for wiping your feet?!
Not your standard chapel greeting
Finally, down on to the main roadFinally, down on to the main road
Finally, down on to the main road
Took some time but the ranger was right. It was definitely worth it!
Jackson Lake DamJackson Lake Dam
Jackson Lake Dam
From the other side - Jackson Lake DamFrom the other side - Jackson Lake Dam
From the other side - Jackson Lake Dam
One lone gold treeOne lone gold tree
One lone gold tree
Seen from the dam, it was just fascinating
Birds clumped together having funBirds clumped together having fun
Birds clumped together having fun
(or so we thought)
Mountain View from the damMountain View from the dam
Mountain View from the dam
We start realizing how late in the day, especially to the mountain day, it has gotten
Back on the road; Brilliant fall colors aboundBack on the road; Brilliant fall colors abound
Back on the road; Brilliant fall colors abound
Willow FlatsWillow Flats
Willow Flats
Prime area for specialty birds, moose, and beaver
Willow Flats, a different viewWillow Flats, a different view
Willow Flats, a different view
Peaceful viewPeaceful view
Peaceful view
Pilot Car; Follow MePilot Car; Follow Me
Pilot Car; Follow Me
The sign was clear but evidently now to these folks at first
Scenery ChangeScenery Change
Scenery Change
We have left Grand Teton National Park
River views recurRiver views recur
River views recur
River through the treesRiver through the trees
River through the trees
Crystal blue waterCrystal blue water
Crystal blue water
Lewis FallsLewis Falls
Lewis Falls
Unexpected TreatUnexpected Treat
Unexpected Treat
We couldn't help watching this coyote for awhile. He was seeing something that we suspect, was a hopeful dinner
Interesting cloudsInteresting clouds
Interesting clouds
Swirled to different shapes within minutesSwirled to different shapes within minutes
Swirled to different shapes within minutes
Spetacular sunsetSpetacular sunset
Spetacular sunset
In spite of knowing we would soon be in darkness and way too far from where we needed to be for adequate lodging.



16th October 2008

Vickie Hart
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Rita...Jerry...Wow - these are just like looking at postcards! How truly beautiful. Glad you had so much fun! Love, Vickie & Bryan

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