JACKSON HOLE: WINTER PARADISE TAKE II

Well everyone… we came back. I whined, moaned, pouted, and bargained to extend our Jackson Hole: Winter Paradise Take II. But Larry said we had to come home. Actually, what he said was, "Stella, someone has to be the adult around here." Hmmm… Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to just leave everything … Continue reading JACKSON HOLE: WINTER PARADISE TAKE II

POTW: Amongst the Pines

Stella and I snowshoeing along the shores of Jackson Lake at Colter Bay inside Grand Teton National Park. Though the image depicts tranquility amongst the pines, the tempestuous winds coming across the lake made for cold journey as the snow pelted our face with each step. This picture also brings one of John Muir's many … Continue reading POTW: Amongst the Pines

POTW: Misty Mountains

The misty mountains at the north end of the Teton Range, I believe this is Ranger Peak looking across Colter Bay as we snowshoed the Hermitage Point Trail. Every national park is unique and offers spectacular views and vistas, Grand Teton National Park does not disappoint. We absolutely love Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National … Continue reading POTW: Misty Mountains

JACKSON HOLE: WINTER PARADISE

Before I dive into the details of our Jackson Hole: Winter Paradise trip, I must first preface with this: I (Stella) love Jackson Hole! For the past five years, Larry and I have been dreaming about, and planning to move to Grand Lake to live year round. However, at least a dozen times over the … Continue reading JACKSON HOLE: WINTER PARADISE

POTW: Colter Bay, GTNP

Jackson Hole: Winter Paradise, our latest post is close to being completed. In the interim, I am sharing a picture from one of our adventures, looking across Colter Bay at Grand Teton. There is something to be said about Grand Teton National Park in the winter.

POTW: Winter Bison

With snow falling gently in Grand Teton National Park, the winter bison forage for food below the snowpack. We are spending a long weekend in Jackson Hole and happened upon three bison as we were traveling to Jackson Lake on the northern end of the national park. Majestic in stature, these great creatures roam freely … Continue reading POTW: Winter Bison

Kayaking Jackson Lake, Day 3

Sunday, July 23rd, Day 3. After taking Aspen for a quick trot to stretch her legs, we began our journey to Jackson Lake. Along our drive to Jackson Lake, a herd of Bison could be seen from the road off in the distance across the valley.  An AIS and launch permit is required for all … Continue reading Kayaking Jackson Lake, Day 3