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June 18th, 2007

Grand Teton NP and Yellowstone NP

Northwest Wyoming

After waking up and realizing we were in a TeePee, we ate a quick breakfast and drove through the beautiful Ski Resort town of Jackson Hole, towards Grand Teton National Park.  Grand Teton presented us with drastic peaks, even from the beginning.  These classic looking mountains jump out of the plains, and are adorned with lakes and forests. 

After going to the visitor's center, we made our way through a few amazing overlooks and then to Jenny Lake.  Here, we took a boat shuttle to the other side of the lake, which led to the "Hidden Waterfalls" and "Inspiration Point" overlooks. The waterfall itself was very inspiring, but we were blown away by the view at Inspiration point.  It was the prettiest site we have seen thus far, and we spent some time there pondering life...

After deciding we were absolutely content with our crazy idea to travel around the country, we made our way back across the lake and had lunch at the Signal Lake lodge.  This was our last stop in the Tetons before heading to Yellowstone National Park. 

We spent the afternoon at Yellowstone.  First, we stopped at Midway Gesyer basin, a bizarre and rare hot spring, fueled by the underground volcano that rests beneath all of Yellowstone.  This geyser basin is one of many that we visited in the park, including the one near Grant Village: Old Faithful.  We arrived about 45 minutes before the next predicted eruption.  As we waited, a nearby geyser erupted for about 15 minutes!  Old Faithful was a few minutes late, but it certainly didn't disappoint! 

After stopping at a few more amazing overlooks and seeing some deer, we made our way to West Yellowstone to try to find the cabin we reserved.  The cabin was described as having no electricity, bathrooms, running water or beds, and was also in the midst of a high concentration of grizzly bears.  Luckily, it turned out that this cabin didn't even exist; we asked numerous people, and even the park ranger who patrolled that road had never heard of it.  We weren't too distraught over this... and ended up renting a tent space in town!

 
 
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Copyright, Alon Y. Mass, 2007

Photos of June 18th, 2007

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  At the entrance of Grand Teton National Park

  Sitting at Inspiration Point in the Tetons

Old Faithful!

In front of the Midway Geyser Hot Springs