Blogs from Teton Village, Wyoming, United States, North America

We set off today to ride the aerial tram at the ski area in Teton Village. When we got to the top the guys couldn't take their eyes off of the paragliders running off of the cliff 3000 feet above the valley. So.........Drew and Sean decided to try tandem paragliding and had a great time. Hard to beat but after leaving Teton Village we drove back into Jackson to do the alpine slide at Snow King. The slide was fun and we also did a round of mini golf (Sean won this time). After just a little rest we headed off to the Jackson Rodeo being held as part of the Teton County Fair. Lots of fun as always - Drew got to wear his new hat along with the boots he brought from home.... read more

It is up early today and on the road to get to the airport to pick up my sister Dedie. She is flying into Jackson which is supposed to be 2 hours away. I rearranged the bed so we could sleep a different way and made room in the cabinet for her clothes. When I get home I am getting rid of half the things I have in the camper, entirely too much stuff. I was on the road by 8:45 and the weather had improved tremendously from yesterday. The sun was coming up and the trees sparkled with the remnants of last nights downpours. Picture The road went for miles with just small trees, all new growth from the 88 fire. The new trees are now 15 to 20 ft tall and very thick and ... read more

Friday June 25th Daily Information High temp: 81 Low temp: 52 Campground Elevation: Highest Elevation: 9642 above sea level Lowest Elevation: 5347’ above sea level Traveled 305 miles Departed 9:00AM Weather wonderful cool and low humidity. Highlights Saw first Prong Horned Deer then many followed Tumble weed everywhere Took a forty mile detour to see Independence Rock The Oregon Trail past by the rock and was know as the halfway point from Missouri to Oregon, then through Devil’s Gate Crossed Continental Divide twice -7,174 and 6720 Feet Saw Salt Flats Distant mountains totally covered with snow. (Wind River Range) Many Wild Horses at different times A Blue Heron in Lander, WY Saw the Teton Range at 3:30PM and at the same time a mother Elk grazing just below us Entered Teton, NP at 4:15PM 600 Species ... read more