South to the Tetons

Thursday, Sept 14…

The RV Park at Grand Teton is first-come/first-served, but it’s not far away so we pulled out around 9am, as usual. Straight shot south on 191/89, with no intersection until after you enter Teton. A full hookup site was available, but not ‘til afternoon. I wandered the parking lots (checking license plates) until the drizzle turned to rain, then we slipped into the visitor center and watched a great film on the re-introduction of wolves in Yellowstone, beginning in 1995. The photography was fantastic – cameras must have been on this pack 24/7.  

(Photo by Jim Peaco, nps.  Very similar to a scene from the film.)

After a late lunch, we took a short drive through the park, stopping at Willow Flats to grab a couple shots of the giant peaks before the weather got too bad. The first photo says it all: Yes, there are mountains, but several of those peaks have already been swallowed up in storm clouds. We continued for another half hour or so, then gave up and headed back to study the park info and plan the next couple days.

Willow Flats: sage, a little autumn color, Jackson Lake, Teton Mts, and clouds.

Snake River

A spot of light between peaks..

...and another above the trees.

BlogThoughts… Somewhat frustrating day. Greg gets irritated when he can’t get a FB post through (which is most of the time now). I’ve missed some photo ops because of camera setting issues. Tonight was relaxing, though. And, for what it’s worth, after today’s damp trek thru parking lots, I have seen cars from 44 states within just these 2 national parks, including lots from Washington State (and one from Alaska).