" I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house"
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Jackson, WY (56 degrees, chilly)
John and I have spent the past several evenings with our friend Linda driving around the area viewing the fall color. It's just spectacular! The maple trees are a bright vivid red and the many of the locals say it's even more beautiful than ever. The aspen trees are quaking in the yellow splendor and the cottonwoods are tall and splendid. We've also been told the fall color can be fleeting and if there is a good rain storm the leaves fall very quickly. There is much to do at home with housekeeping and laundry, but it have to wait for now. The trees are calling!
So, without further ado here are a very of my photographs. It was very difficult choosing the best ones to share. They are all so beautiful.
These were taken on the way to Alpine WY along the Snake River. The maple trees were a very vivid red and jaw dropping in their splendor. 
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| Snake River |
These were taken in our campground - Gros Ventre (within Grand Teton National Park). It has been a wonderful place to hang out while we have been working for Grand Teton Association.
We went on a fun river float trip with our friend Linda along the Snake River which runs through the Grand Teton National Park. It was such a spectacular day. I'll be writing a post about it soon with more details. We were lucky enough to be on this trip on a perfect blue sky day with the trees in their peak autumn finery.
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| Bald Eagle enjoying the fall day too! |
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| My favorite photo |
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| Menor's Ferry |
Schwabacher Landing offers some great views of the Teton Range. It's the reflections in the water which add to the beauty in such a special way.
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| I love all the textures in this photo |
The following photos are of a very famous overlook called Oxbow Bend. This is one of our favorite parts of the park and the overlook of Mt. Moran always takes my breath away.
The aspen grove photos below are taken as you approach the Chapel of Transfiguration.
Last but not least is this bear climbing into a tree in search of berries near Murie Center
Which season is your favorite?
I'll end this post with a great quote which is a perfect description of autumn.
"Autumn...the year's last, loveliest smile."
William Cullen Bryant
