Blogs from Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, United States, North America - page 10

Jackson Hole Wyoming and the Grand Teton National Park was not really on our agenda when we took off from Maine at the beginning of the month, but I had heard from so many people that it was worth the trip that we traveled the extra miles to get there just before darkness fell. We actually found one hotel room available in Dubois, Wyoming next to the Bighorn Sheep Museum. Luckily the local restaurant was still open with a great local beer and buffalo burgers on the grill. Another great frontier meal. The next morning we treked into the Grand Teton Nation Park and took in a hike. We took a boat ride across a glacier lake to the other side to begin our journey meeting a family from Massachusetts along the way. We then hiked ... read more

Hello to everyone whose taken the time to "track" The Sadowski-Sherffius-Salinas' Back To Nature Vacation! The Sherffius' and Salinas' separated from The Sadowski's on Day 4. The Sadowski's were so amazed by Yellowstone and all it had to offer, that they headed back up north (from the "Ranch") to view Old Faithful. While the Sherffius' - Salinas' headed down south to The Grand Tetons. Sherffius-Salinas - It's absolutely breath-taking to see the Teton Mountains reflecting off of Jenny Lake! We tried to capture the beauty of the mountains (please see pictures) however, seeing them in person has been unbelievable! Being The Sherffius-Salinas' are "doers" we took the opportunity to take a Sceanic Float Trip on The Snake River. We started in Deadman's Bar and ended in Moose Junction. While "floating down river" we were witness to ... read more

On July 8, 2008, we left Red Rock RV Park at Island Park, Idaho, and arrived at The Grand Teton National Park (Gros Ventre Campground - pronounced Grow Vaunt). We were dry camping here as this national park had no facilities other than a dump station for your black and gray water and a spigot with fresh water so you could fill your fresh water tank. For most Rvers wanting to fill their water tank that meant hauling their RV up to where the fresh water spigot was located at the very front of the campground. However, we do have a 45 gallon water bladder we put in the back of the truck and take up to the water spigot and fill, then bring that back to the RV and transfer the water into our water ... read more

We crossed the border into Idaho and headed straight to the visitors centre for some info. We met a couple outside who were heading the same way and they had vacationed in the area before. They gave us the heads up on all the different things we could do and the Grand Tetons was one of them. (So thank you Eleanor & Dick) Once we'd found a hotel in "Idaho Falls" to settle into for a few days, we were ready for the sights.... Again we were well impressed with "The Grand Tetons"..... Not only with the views, but the abundance of wild flowers that had now come into flower. This park's mountain range is very popular with climbers, hikers and photographers. The exposed crystalline rocks give the mountains their dramatic appearance in any season. ... read more

Friday, July 11, 2008 Driggs, WY to Rawlins, WY Today we start our trek home. Before leaving Teton Valley, we stop at the Wildlife Art Museum. While I am parking, Donna spots an eagle and a hawk in the distance. The hawk, lighter and quicker than the eagle, climbs above the eagle and dives into it repeatedly. The eagle fights off the hawk until the pair is far out of sight. She is very disappointed not to be able to capture the scene on film. The wildlife artwork is really amazing. There are winning examples of a bear decorating contest from regional high schools. One is furred with sharpened wooden pencils and the paws and pads are the eraser ends. The route takes us through Grand Tetons National Park to Moran, WY. then along Wyoming Centennial ... read more