2007/06/21
Touring the Tetons
Today we explored the Grand Tetons National Park. It is much smaller than Yellowstone, withs a lot less to see and do so we had a nice relaxing day soaking in the scenery. As we ended up near Jackson, Wy and its world famous ski area, we decided to check it out. It's a small town but it's packed with a lot of interesting shops and boutiques some of which are very expensive, and most of the old downtown area has wooden sidewalks. One of the real estate offices had some listings in the window ---- almost everything was over a million dollars!
The Grand Tetons reflecting into Jackson Lake.
One of several glaciers nestled high in the mountains.
The area is filled with incredible views.
Chapel of the Sacred Heart, one a couple such of wooden log structures in the park
Another gorgeous view of the mountains.
We met this 16 year old Coydog, named Marty at one of the pull offs along the road --- he's half golden retriever, the other half is coyote.
A pretty pick wild flower, these skyrockets (aka scarlet gilia, or skunk flower) are seen often in the park.
A view of the mountains at Jenny Lake.
Chapel of the Transfiguration --- a wedding was ending as we arrived.
From the inside of the chapel the Tetons are framed in the window behind the alter--- an inspiring place to be.
Outside of the chapel, the window reflects the mountains --- an easier photo to take. We think the most important job for the chapel's caretaker is to clean this window every day.
A mule deer walked about 5 feet from us.
The old general store has been reopened to visitors --- you can buy huckleberry soda .... mmmm good.
Can you tell what the arches are made of? ..... yes it's antlers. This is one of four such entrances to the park in Jackson.
Jackson is filled with shops .... lots and lots of expensive shops and note the boardwalk. There is a ski area at the end of the main street and it's about 30 minutes from the world famous ski area of Jackson Hole. I think the rich and famous play here.
The Grand Tetons reflecting into Jackson Lake.
One of several glaciers nestled high in the mountains.
The area is filled with incredible views.
Chapel of the Sacred Heart, one a couple such of wooden log structures in the park
Another gorgeous view of the mountains.
We met this 16 year old Coydog, named Marty at one of the pull offs along the road --- he's half golden retriever, the other half is coyote.
A pretty pick wild flower, these skyrockets (aka scarlet gilia, or skunk flower) are seen often in the park.
A view of the mountains at Jenny Lake.
Chapel of the Transfiguration --- a wedding was ending as we arrived.
From the inside of the chapel the Tetons are framed in the window behind the alter--- an inspiring place to be.
Outside of the chapel, the window reflects the mountains --- an easier photo to take. We think the most important job for the chapel's caretaker is to clean this window every day.
A mule deer walked about 5 feet from us.
The old general store has been reopened to visitors --- you can buy huckleberry soda .... mmmm good.
Can you tell what the arches are made of? ..... yes it's antlers. This is one of four such entrances to the park in Jackson.
Jackson is filled with shops .... lots and lots of expensive shops and note the boardwalk. There is a ski area at the end of the main street and it's about 30 minutes from the world famous ski area of Jackson Hole. I think the rich and famous play here.
