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| First view when entering the park |
This is my first time in this part of the world. Yesterday we got our first glimpses of The Grand Tetons, a range of mountains in the northwest corner of Wyoming, just to the south of Yellowstone Park. There is no other way of describing them except to say that they are utterly breathtaking. Here reside probably 12 or more jagged peaks rising 7000 feet above the Snake River valley, with views totally unobstructed by anything natural or man made. Each peak is ornamented by either snow or glacial deposits that clearly never melt fully. The only thing more beautiful than any one of them is the whole scene taken together; the difference between a single flawless melody and a flawless symphony.
Our day today took us into Grand Teton National Park in the morning. It turned out to be a morning of low clouds and late drizzle that turned to full rain as we left the park (great timing). We had a limited time in the park and so we spent our few hours in the Visitor's Center and then at Jenny Lake, which is a pristine body of water at the foot of Grand Teton, a peak which rises to a height of 13,770 feet. There was a lovely trail through the sage brush and pine trees to the shore of Jenny Lake. The girls insisted that they be allowed to dip their feet in the frigid water. It was a morning of children's joy, crystalline air, a kaleidoscope of wildflowers, jagged snow capped mountains and the fragrance of God's creative glory everywhere.
The highlight of the day was seeing a red fox dart across the road clinching his newly caught breakfast in his mouth. Unfortunately I missed the shot, but I didn't miss the moment.
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| The Grand Teton, rises to 13,770 feet above the valley floor at 6200ish feet |
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| Spectacular trail along the shore of Jenny Lake |
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| Beautiful kids in beautiful scenery |
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| Jenny Lake |
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| Jenny Lake with Grand Teton |
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| Perfect slightly overcast day |
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| She never fears cold water |
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| This peak dominates the entire scenery here |
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| They had so much fun today |
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| My little adventurer |
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| Aspen lined trail |
1 comment:
Wonderful photographs Bo. I loved The Grand Tetons too--they must be seen in person to really be appreciated. So happy you are having such a great time!
Love, Grandma Sue
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