Our last two trips to GTNP in years past were in early October, when many facilities are closed, and where we had limited chances to hike and bike because of rain, snow, and cold weather. So, here in August, with the sun shining and the temperature reaching 90 degrees, we had the opportunity to hike, bike, paddle, and visit areas we had never been to before. Here are some highlights…
What a super fun time!! I am glad you were able to get out for a bit! Lovely pics as usual! I get spoiled on your gorgeous pictures and storytelling. I love the moose! They are so, so fun to see in person. You had stellar weather and I am a bit jealous right now. Hopefully you will be able to take a winter trip somewhere and get some diving in again.
We did have stellar weather, and it was a real blessing! I don’t know when we’ll be able to travel again for diving, but it’s great to have the motorhome to keep us safe and socially-distanced around the western U.S. Thanks for taking the time to read and reply!
Love this. Did not know you had a travel blog or I would have read them for sure. You guys have had some great experiences!
Judy, thanks for reading and commenting. If you subscribe to our blog by clicking on the link on the right-hand side of our home page, it will notify you by email whenever we post a new blog (which is not very often in the age of COVID, since we are not traveling very much right now).
I love the Rocky Mountains in general, but especially the Grand Tetons. In 1995 I bought site unseen a 1.9 acre corner lot in the La Emeraude subdivision outside of Driggs, Idaho for $14,000. It was an investment but was closely attached to a dream to build our own log house with a view out the windows of the Tetons. Especially as we visited and had a family vacation there a year later in 1996. I sold it in 2001 for $21,000 – a 50% increase in 6 years to invest in building our house here in Adelaide, South Australia. I wonder what lots are worth today?
Great story! We would have visited you in Idaho for sure. But we do hope to someday travel to Australia again. You could look up your lot on Zillow and get a price? I wonder too.
Love the Tetons. Wish we had gone with you. We have to swap stories the nest time we are together!
Yes, let’s do that! Might have to do Zoom. Wish you were here too. Looking for wolves tomorrow.
Here in the East we are also socially distancing on the golf course!! We stay in Chestertown and will meet with a small group of friends at the club for lobster this Saturday. We have had crabcakes from crabs we picked. The weather these past 3 weeks has been in the 90’s with lots of rain!! Our Farmers Market is now located down the middle of High Street so as not to be too crowded in the fountain park. Your stories of your trip are just the perfect way to see (in pictures only) the beautiful country we have here in the USA. Enjoy your summer.
Love, Phyllis and Roger Brown
Ah, Chestertown crab cakes. The very best! Great to hear from you. Off searching for wolves tomorrow for us! Stay safe!
Hey Hank and Cindy! We were in GTNP and Yellowstone in September! We went to Sturgis, Theodore Roosevelt NP, Salt Lake Utah, Fort Collins and Estes Park CO. then home. George is doing GREAT!! Looking forward to our next trip…George wants to visit Monument Valley! We will see.
Hi Karen, So glad to hear that you were able to get to Grand Teton and Yellowstone in September. We might have been there at the same time! We also love TR National Park and Rocky Mountain NP. So many great places to visit in the western U.S. Glad to hear that George is doing well. We highly recommend Monument Valley–we’ve been there twice and it is really stunning, especially at sunrise and sunset. Happy Travels to you both!