Even through the smoke-filled skies, I was awe-struck by the mesmerising jagged peaks of the Grand Tetons. According to the National Park Service, 2.7 billion-year-old rocks in the core of the range are some of the oldest in North America but these mountains rank among the youngest in the world. They look old; however, youth is on their side.
The weather was gorgeous, low 40's overnight and high 70's during the day. What does a person do with weather like this? Relax, enjoy and explore those jagged peaks.
Approaching from Yellowstone via John D. Rockefeller Memorial Highway, the beauty kept appearing beginning with a stop off at the:
...the water was flowing!
and the fishermen were fishing
The Aliner found it's place to hideaway and relax at Signal mountain Campground while I explored.
A drive up Signal Mountain gave me just that, cell signal (and a beautiful view)!
Yep, it's all there, including The Black Dike and Ice Age glaciers...even with the haze it was awe-inspiring!
My immediate thought after the Jenny Lake Overlook view above--I need to go over there (no wants, just needs)! Therefore, a boat ride across Jenny Lake for inspiration!
brought clear skies
The weather was gorgeous, low 40's overnight and high 70's during the day. What does a person do with weather like this? Relax, enjoy and explore those jagged peaks.
Approaching from Yellowstone via John D. Rockefeller Memorial Highway, the beauty kept appearing beginning with a stop off at the:
...the water was flowing!
and the fishermen were fishing
The Aliner found it's place to hideaway and relax at Signal mountain Campground while I explored.
A drive up Signal Mountain gave me just that, cell signal (and a beautiful view)!
Continuing on the Teton Park Road, the views were plenty including:
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| Note the snake's shadow attempting to eat the camera... |
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| In order of appearance, Mount Teewinot, Grand Teton and Mount Owen...definitely directed my thoughts higher! |
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| A view from the Jenny Lake Overlook |
My immediate thought after the Jenny Lake Overlook view above--I need to go over there (no wants, just needs)! Therefore, a boat ride across Jenny Lake for inspiration!
brought clear skies
for a hike to hidden falls, up to inspiration point, on into Cascade Canyon, and a trek back around Jenny Lake...the views were spectacular (click here to see pictures from hike) and yes, I was inspired to journey on!
"There can be nothing in the world more beautiful than...the Three Tetons; and our people should see to it that they are preserved for their children and their children's children forever, with their majestic beauty all unmarred." Theodore Roosevelt
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