Over the last few weeks we have had a couple days off together and definitely made the most of them :) It is fun when every day off feels like a mini vacation up here.
DAY ONE started with waking up at 4:55am so we could catch sunrise at Snake River Overlook (the spot where Ansel Adams took his famous picture of the Tetons) and then onto Mormon Row Barns (supposedly the most famous photographed barns in the world).
Next, we went on a 4 hr. hike around Phelps Lake. After the hike we warmed up in the visitor center after getting rained on and admired their fine collection of preserved animal poo.
Our final activity of the day was a ride up a 10,400 ft. mountain on the park's aerial tram. Of course right when we started up the tram we realized our camcorder had no memory card in it. We continued this trend of absent-mindlessness (maybe its the altitude!) when we found ourselves without a camera while watching a moose and her day-old baby on our way back to our dorm. We will try to do better next time...
DAY TWO started with another early wake-up call so we could catch the sunrise at Oxbow bend...which did not dissapoint.
Next stop, a 4 hr. hike around Jenny Lake where we visisted Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point. Along the way we found ourselves overrun with marmots (11 of the fuzzy suckers!) and came face to face with what could be the mountain's cutest rodent...the friendly Pika.
The afternoon's activity was a 10 mile float trip down the Snake River in a giant rubber raft. We got a great view of the mountains, learned lots of interesting facts, and saw a few Bald Eagles. We had a marvelous time.
As we are writing this we have just been warned that two bears are headed our way so we must sign off...Have a great day and be bear safe!
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| Float trip on the snake river |
Over the last few weeks we have had a couple days off together and definitely made the most of them :) It is fun when every day off feels like a mini vacation up here.
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| Mormon Row Barn |
DAY ONE started with waking up at 4:55am so we could catch sunrise at Snake River Overlook (the spot where Ansel Adams took his famous picture of the Tetons) and then onto Mormon Row Barns (supposedly the most famous photographed barns in the world).
Next, we went on a 4 hr. hike around Phelps Lake. After the hike we warmed up in the visitor center after getting rained on and admired their fine collection of preserved animal poo.
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| Snake River Overlook |
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| The Adorable Pika |
DAY TWO started with another early wake-up call so we could catch the sunrise at Oxbow bend...which did not dissapoint.
Next stop, a 4 hr. hike around Jenny Lake where we visisted Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point. Along the way we found ourselves overrun with marmots (11 of the fuzzy suckers!) and came face to face with what could be the mountain's cutest rodent...the friendly Pika.
The afternoon's activity was a 10 mile float trip down the Snake River in a giant rubber raft. We got a great view of the mountains, learned lots of interesting facts, and saw a few Bald Eagles. We had a marvelous time.As we are writing this we have just been warned that two bears are headed our way so we must sign off...Have a great day and be bear safe!
oh you guys are so cute! I love reading about your adventures!
ReplyDeleteWow those are some incredibly beautiful pictures!! sounds like some exciting times too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures! Must admit, I'm a wee bit jealous ... the beauty of God's creation, awesome sunrises ... not of the bears, though :-) Enjoyed seeing moose when we lived in Anchorage. They are ugly beautiful :-) Thanks so much for sharing your adventure!
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