Monday, May 9
After having breakfast at I-HOP in Castle Rock with our friends, Alice and Charlie Smith from Centennial, we headed off to Wyoming. Thanks Alice for the delicious banana nut muffins you made for our journey. They were delicious! We stayed overnight at the Walmart in Riverton, Wyoming.
On Tuesday we only drove about 50 miles to Dubois before the snow started to lay on the ground. Since the road over Togwotee Pass (9605') was "slick and snow covered" we decided the smart thing to do was to spend the day and night at the Dubois KOA. We did take advantage of the indoor pool, so it wasn't a wasted day. I also made potato soup for supper tomorrow night and baked bread for tonight's supper. Small world: one of the workamper couples was from Espyville, PA only about 20 miles from our hometown of Meadville.
Wednesday was sunny so we headed for the Tetons. I'm sure glad we didn't negotiate the pass yesterday and it still was very wet and was snow covered in some places. The snow was piled 8-10 feet high on both sides of the road and at the summit the road was only 1 1/2 lanes wide! One consolation, you couldn't run off the road if you tried!
After having breakfast at I-HOP in Castle Rock with our friends, Alice and Charlie Smith from Centennial, we headed off to Wyoming. Thanks Alice for the delicious banana nut muffins you made for our journey. They were delicious! We stayed overnight at the Walmart in Riverton, Wyoming.
On Tuesday we only drove about 50 miles to Dubois before the snow started to lay on the ground. Since the road over Togwotee Pass (9605') was "slick and snow covered" we decided the smart thing to do was to spend the day and night at the Dubois KOA. We did take advantage of the indoor pool, so it wasn't a wasted day. I also made potato soup for supper tomorrow night and baked bread for tonight's supper. Small world: one of the workamper couples was from Espyville, PA only about 20 miles from our hometown of Meadville.
Wednesday was sunny so we headed for the Tetons. I'm sure glad we didn't negotiate the pass yesterday and it still was very wet and was snow covered in some places. The snow was piled 8-10 feet high on both sides of the road and at the summit the road was only 1 1/2 lanes wide! One consolation, you couldn't run off the road if you tried!
We finally made it!
Our first view of the mountains was stunning. They are so rugged and beautiful, indescribable.
We found this campsite at the Summit Mountain Campground inside the National Park. We were a stone's throw (if you could find one in the snow) from Jackson Lake. As you can see there is still a lot of snow here. Good thing we bought this smaller RV as the length limit here is 30'.
This red fox wandered around our campsite for about 20 minutes. From the looks of him, he had a hard winter. Bill finally had to throw a snowball at him to get him to leave.
After supper we drove to Oxbow Bend which is supposed to be one of the best viewing area for elk and bear. Didn't see any wildlife except a coyote hunting in an open field. But the trip was worth it as I captured this outstanding picture of the Snake River with the mighty Tetons in the background just before sunset. This is my favorite picture of the Tetons.
Bill snapped this picture of the Tetons reflecting their image in Jackson Lake. The picture was taken from the dam on Jackson Lake.
On Thursday our first stop on the way to Jackson was the Chapel of the Transfiguration. This rustic Episcopal chapel was built in 1925 and is still in use today. It is built of lodgepole pine, with pews of quaking aspen, cut in the valley. Above the altar is a plate glass window framing the Grand Tetons. Twenty-four hours every day during the tourist season, the door is open to all who come.
Across from the visitor's center in Jackson was this huge arch of elk antlers. There are 4 more like this in the town square.
Across from the visitor's center in Jackson was this huge arch of elk antlers. There are 4 more like this in the town square.
Our first stop in Jackson was the visitor's center. They have a wonderful display of wildlife including this grizzly bear.
This is an early morning picture of Jackson Lake and the Tetons taken from our campsite. The mountains had the rosy pink of sunrise on them.
Tomorrow we go to Yellowstone National Park.
PS Did you see Stanley??
PS Did you see Stanley??
1 comment:
Enjoyed your blog. I love your attitude towards life.
We are in Medford Oregon visiting frieds. We plan to drive towards Crater lake stopping at the Natural bridge and Peggy's cafe along the way.
John
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