July 16, 2018

Grand Teton National Park – detailed drive

Since I was transferred to the Jackson Visitor Center I thought I better get a far more detailed view of Grand Teton National Park so I stopped at every single thing that I haven’t stopped at on previous trips. The day started out stormy, cleared to glorious and ended with monsoonal rain when driving out of Jackson.

I downloaded the Gypsy guide tour for Grand Teton and listened to it all day. I really recommend these tours if they are offered for a location you’re visiting.

I took 150 pictures and whittled it down to the following.

I stopped at Liberty Burger in Jackson since I hadn’t eaten since 6:00 am. This was at 5:00 pm and I was starved. I had the unexpected treat of talking throughout dinner with Zach, a young man who has high hopes of a future protecting public lands. He was an intelligent, well-spoken, interesting young man who is about to take a couple months off to explore Asia. It was an awesome way to end an incredibly beautiful day. Thank you Zach.

Schwabacher Landing along Snake River view

Views from Teton Point Turnout (as in best angle to view the peaks).

Snake River Overlook in morning stormy weather

Storms looking back toward Jackson

I was lucky enough to see bison across the road from what I think was the Elk Flats Ranch Turnout. Bison may be my favorite wildlife.

View toward Tetons from Elk Flats Ranch Turnout

Another pretty view at Colter Bay. I became enamored with Colter Bay when my family stayed at Colter Bay Village Cabins when I was 17 years old. I still feel the same way…

Next stop was Jackson Lake Lodge to see the much discussed windows. I also took a walk down to a trail that had great views.

Flowers along the trail

Chapel of the Sacred Heart

Signal Mountain Lodge lake view

Views for going up to top of Signal Mountain

This picture is a complete mystery since I can’t figure out where it was taken. But all images are posted in order taken, so this is where it goes… Another gorgeous view of the Tetons.

Potholes Turnout

View while driving

Mount Moran Turnout

Jenny Lake

And I was lucky enough to see a moose cow and calf. I loved it! They were resting in the shade (around 2 in the afternoon) and then they both got up to eat.