Sorry cell service has been the pits in the Tetons and Yellowstone.  We are blogging from Artist Point...not so bad!

Grand Teton National Park

Located in northwestern Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park preserves a spectacular landscape rich with majestic mountains, pristine lakes and extraordinary wildlife. The abrupt vertical rise of the jagged Teton Range contrasts with the horizontal sage-covered valley and glacial lakes.




Jenny Lake
Mostly level trail skirts lake shore.
Hidden Falls, 5.0 miles RT, 3 hours, 550-foot total climbing returning via shuttle boat.
Popular trail follows Jenny Lake's south shore, then climbs to view of 200-foot cascade.





Lupine Meadows
Amphitheater and Surprise Lakes, 9.6 miles RT, 8 hours, 3100-foot total climbing, STRENUOUS
Hike to glacial lakes surrounded by meadows.


Surprise Lake, the water is about 33 degrees or 1c.


Our first Gummy Bear attack!


Evening swim in Jackson Lake.  A nice pool  for our camp.



Taggart Lake, 3.2 miles
Trail traverses sagebrush flats and forests.





Yellowstone National Park
Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is America's first national park. Located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, it is home to a large variety of wildlife including grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk. Preserved within Yellowstone National Park are Old Faithful and a collection of the world's most extraordinary geysers and hot springs, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

Old Faithful








View at sunset from Lake Lodge


Relaxing after dinner in Lake Lodge.





West Thumb Geyser Basin.


Grand Prismatic Spring


Fairy Falls











Having a Great time.  Will update again in 2 days from Cody , WY.......





















Yes that is snow on the other side of the lake!