Grand Tetons National Park

On the way from the Black Hills to Jackson Hole we stopped off in Thermopolis WY. The hot springs are commercialized but fun. Lots of sulfer vapors. No chlorine necessary.



Everyone had a blast!



Before going to the Tetons we enjoyed rafting down the Snake River. The first part is a leisurely 3 hour float. We then had a camp breakfast followed by white water rafting. Great way to spend a morning.



Here is a couple of minutes of the fun.



At one of the rapids they have photographers.



Entering Grand Teton National Park. A spectacular mountain range and great appetizer before Yellowstone.




Cascade Canyon from a distance. It cuts right between the two highest peaks in the Tetons. I have always wanted to take a hike into the canyon. Next stop Cascade Canyon after a boat ride across Jenny Lake.




Tom, Alex, and Diane getting ready for the hike up to hike up to Cascade Canyon,



Alex on the hike up to Inspiration Point. Bart is the small spot on the trail above. During the new deal, the conservation corps cut the trail out of the side of the mountain.



The Family at Inspiration Point. A pretty steep hike above Jenny Lake which you can see about 600 feet below.



Bart at Inspiration Point. A great stop on the hike into Cascade Canyon.



Finally a Moose. For the past 6 years the family has been searching for a moose. Since Banff/Jasper in 2004. We have seen many large animals in this time, just no luck with moose. We finally found this bull in velvet in Cascade Canyon. It was the only moose we would see on the trip.




The Grand Tetons looking south over Jackson Lake. They are a wonderful mountain range!











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