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Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming….Day 1

After hearing about the Tetons for years both of us were very excited to visit the park.  After a relaxing drive across Wyoming we lucked into a nice campsite at Colter Bay Campground inside the park.  From there we took 3 nice hikes and a short bike ride.

The Tetons are the youngest mountain range in the Rocky Mountain Chain. They have no foothills but simply jut up out of the ground spectacularly. We will not be climbing any of these but will make it a significant way up to visit their peaks.
Just before entering the park we crossed the Continental Divide for the first time on the trip. This is the imaginary line that winds generally north-south in North America. The water that lands on the east side will reach the Atlantic Ocean and the lucky water drops that land on the west side will reach the Pacific Ocean.
Why wouldn’t Laurie smile? The marina at Colter Bay on Jackson Lake was a great place for a rest during our bike ride.
This was the view of our upcoming hike. We would hike 8.5 miles up the valley between the two Tetons. I suppose we will also have to walk back.
It is still a long hike but we are getting there right?
Boy that is a long hike just to get close to the summits!
We trusted that the huge boulders would once again stay put while we took the picture.
Check out the trust we are putting in those huge boulders!
Notice the Autumn colors in the foreground. It is only the first week of September!
What a great spot for lunch! No slipping though.
We finally found Bullwinkle on our hike! The first moose since New Hampshire.
Roy says: “Man that is a long way to the top”
An 8 hour, 17 mile trek gave us beautiful views of the Tetons up close and a wonderful day of all around scenery.
Many lakes provide an opportunity for boat enthusiasts to view the Tetons.

 

2 Replies to “Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming….Day 1”

  2. I think the Tetons with the autumn trees in the front is my favorite picture yet!

    Aunt Laurie, the caption says the trust “we” are putting in those boulders, but you’re the only one I see under them!

    The 17 mile hike you guys performed today makes me feel bad about dreading my quarter mile walk to class!

    Glad to see all is well– love and miss you guys!

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