GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK

We left Yellowstone by driving back through the park, headed south.  Yellowstone National Park runs right into Grand Teton National Park. 

We knew the weather was going to be "different" this week, but we figured we'd give it a try.

It was rainy, cloudy, windy, cold and sometimes the sun would come out for a few minutes. 

We stayed in a commercial campground in Jackson (Hole).  We couldn't figure out what the real name of the town was.  We think it's Jackson, but a lot of people call it Jackson Hole.  Besides the fact that our campground was terrible, the rest of the time there was great.

Yellowstone is certainly beautiful, but Grand Teton is stunning, shocking and very dramatic.  We think the weather even added to the adventure and beauty of it. 

We saw a lot of Bison and we finally got to see a MOOSE.  A BABY MOOSE at that!  He was deep in the bushes next to a bridge.  His mom was close by in the bushes also.  The baby popped out once in awhile and seemed to enjoy the people watching him from the bridge.  His mom stayed hidden while we were there.   He (she?) was very, very cute.

Here's our pictures from Grand Teton.  They are best viewed by using the full screen.
Click the link, select slide show and hit F-11 to enlarge to full screen. 

https://picasaweb.google.com/103645060086585742201/GrandTetons2Moose?authkey=Gv1sRgCIGP9sauu43ilAE#

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

We took a chance and went to Yellowstone end of Sept., beginning of October.  The weather this time of year, in this area, can change one minute to the next.  We lucked out.

The summer crowds where gone and we had a few beautiful days there.  The campgrounds in the park were closed, except for one, and it was full.  We drove from Cody all the way through the park to the west side of Wyoming to a little town just outside the park called West Yellowstone.  We stayed in Grizzly RV Resort and yes, it's expensive, but it's worth it as it is only 4 blocks to the west entrance of the park.

Yellowstone is the first National Park established by Teddy Roosevelt in 1872.  We really need to thank him.  Our trip there was wonderful.  We just saw a little of what is there and we will need to go back a few times at least.

We were able to see a lot of wildlife.  Bison, elk, coyote, eagles.  We didn't get to see a Moose, bear or a wolf.  But will try next time. 

We took over 200 pictures.  Here is our best 49.   As usual, click the link below, select "Slide Show" and then hit F-11 on your computer to enlarge the pictures.  That makes it more enjoyable.


https://picasaweb.google.com/103645060086585742201/YellowstoneNationalPark?authkey=Gv1sRgCPq6xpKR04PotQE

Cody, Wyoming

After working on the Habitat for Humanity Build, (see entry below) we headed to Cody, WY for a few days to rest up.  Cody is a great place and they have a Buffalo Bill museum not to be believed.  The Western Art exhibit is reason enough to stop.  They also have the largest Winchester/Western gun exhibit in the country.  You need at least 2 days to go through this museum.  If you have any interest in anything to do with the West, then you should go to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center.

Buffalo Bill Historical Center  

More pictures:

https://picasaweb.google.com/103645060086585742201/BuffaloBill?authkey=Gv1sRgCPvZ0Ov8s7jvEw