Grand Teton National Park (72 degrees high, 38 degrees low, blue skies
"Live for the moments
that take your breath away"
anonymous
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| String Lake |
We returned once again to the Grand Teton National Park. We were supposed to work here this summer for Grand Teton Association, however, John's knee was not up to it. So, we decided to visit with them instead and John's daughter came out to see it for the first time.
Lots of our friends from Ding Darling were in the area too. In addition, our blogging friends Karen and Al were again working in the area. We have become great friends ever since meeting here two years ago.
It was fun to revisit this beautiful park and show Jen all our
favorite places.
Why not come along with us and see them too.
Of coarse, kayaking was involved
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| Jen paddling on String Lake |
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| Me and my favorite mountain - Moran |
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| Patsy enjoying kayaking on String Lake |
And a guided float trip down the Snake River
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| Grant, our expert guide with Barker-Ewing Float Trips |
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| Getting ready for our float trip |
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| Jen had a really good time |
We searched high and low for a bear to no avail but we did see lots of other wildlife. Jen was able to see 18 moose.
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| Male elk |
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| Jen first called these cantelope in her excitement. The term has now stuck |
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| Yes, buffalo can jump those fences |
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| A very playful otter |
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| Mama and baby moose |
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| Jenny Lake |
We visited some iconic places
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| Moltan Barn |
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| Mormon Row |
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| Schwaubacker's Landing |
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| Took the tram up to the tippy top |
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| View overlooking Teton Village and surrounding area |
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| Chapel of Transfiguration |
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| Phelps Lake with our friends Karen and Al |
Meet up with some very special friends
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| Bob and Patsy fly fishing Granite Creek |
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| Karen and Al and some of their co-workers - Signal Mountain |
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| Judy with GTA at Dornans. We saw lots of other co-workers too |
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| Sarah and Adam (Ding Society and Tarpon Bay Explorers) and their friends joined us at the Bar J Chuck wagon Dinner Show |
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| Andra, Phoebe, and John at String Lake |
Attended the Hootenanny - twice
Day trip to Yellowstone to see other "Ding" friends
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| "Ding" Reunion Front Patsy and Bob, Back John, me, Linda, and Alan |
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| Old Faithful |
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| Morning Glory |
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| Grand Canyon of Yellowstone |
It was the best of times! The scenery really does take
your breath away
Wow, wow, wow. Your photos are gorgeous. How could Jen NOT have a super time. God sure knew what he we doing when He made that area of the country.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it a blast to met up with friends? Looks like a great time had by all.
It is so much fun to meet up with friends. We love the staff at Grand Teton Association. They are just like family to us. It was so wonderful to have Jen visit too. She really enjoyed spotting all the wildlife. We call her Eagle Eye.
DeleteYour pictures are just so fantastic. What a great time you showed your daughter of a place you clearly know extremely well. I love the Tetons and was so happy to see all these iconic views and the otter. I'm really envious of that sighting. This is a great post. Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Sherry. I always enjoy reading your blog as well.
DeleteMust have been wonderful to catch up with all those friends and that beautiful place. I do hope we can get there sometime...hopefully on shoulder season with fewer people, but when we can still kayak. Last time we passed through it was so smoky we couldn't see the mountains.
ReplyDeleteForest fires are always a threat and currently there are a lot in the area now. You can hardly see the range right now. So sad...It's been a very dry and windy summer here. Perfect conditions for lots of fires to take off.
DeleteOh man, this place is back on my list. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCome visit us next summer. We will give you the 5 Star tour.
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