The Tetons Have Our Hearts

To spend time in the Tetons is always such a treat. It's a little gift we like to give ourselves at least once a year. We spent four days soaking up the beauty with Camber, Emily, Dean, Shaura, Melece and Sasha. This was the one and only trip we saw very little wildlife. The birds were plentiful but everyone else was hunkered down due to all the crazy thunder and lightening storms. It was an adventure non-the-less and we really enjoyed each others company and beauty around us. The skies were absolutely enchanting with the dramatic cloud formations.

Our traditional float down the river turned out to be a "paddle for your life experience"! But still a great adventure and worth the effort to be on the river. When we put in the skies were sunny and blue and within about twenty minutes with dark clouds were gathering and a huge thunder and lightening storm was coming at us very quickly. We learned we could paddle very quickly and hugged the shoreline with towering trees. Our beautifully packed picnic lunch was devoured in the suburban as we drove back to the hostel. (Great little find by the way - it's located in Teton Village.)

We also enjoyed a delicious breakfast at Nora's Fishcreek Inn, lunch at a yummy little place in Jackson (I have forgotten the name - will research that!) and hiking around Two Oceans' Lake, the hike up to Phelps Lake and exploring the river south of Jenny's Lake. We were able to take in some of the beautiful galleries and stop my personal favorite ~ Wild Hands. And we can't forget the yummy fudge and treats from the candy store :)

In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.
~John Muir