Day Six - The Grand Tetons

Day Six - Sunday, June 24th – Not even knowing what day it was we got up kind of late (we needed the rest and so did the kids) and got on the road by about 10 am. We fought Stella the whole way on which route to take and of course we won – the scenic route over the back side of the Tetons. As we drove on the scenery changed from the scorched desert to the green mountains – it was a welcome change. By the time we began heading East Laura was smiling and must have said “This is gorgeous!” about 100 hundreds times as we climbed up the back side into Jackson Hole. We hit the summit and Sammie was eager to get out of the car and snap some pictures – unfortunately we lost her shots because she was goofing with “The RED button” – don’t ask. We decided to go to Teton Village – where the main Jackson Hole ski resort is – and take the Tram to the top. The kids absolutely loved the ride and the views were phenomenal. Lucas stood at the window and grunted the whole way up and down. Laura and I decided that we were going to visit Jackson Hole again – just a very cool place – tons of mountain biking and lots of activities in either summer or winter. Once down we headed into the Grand Teton Park and got our first views of the summits. They were, of course, beautiful – about 5 or 6 peaks just jutting up out of the landscape with crystal blue lakes at their base. Just breathtaking – unless you are a 5 year old – then Barbie and the Princess and the Pauper is what takes your breath away. We got to our Tent Cabin about 7pm – it was a VERY cool site (when I went in to the rental office, I rented the cabin from a carbon copy of Jim from “The Office”.). We were excited to know we could have a fire – so was Sammie – as it means Smores – and as far as camping goes that is IT for her. Also we could keep our food in the car and actually forage for wood on the valley floor – both of which are illegal in bear country in California. Anyways the campsite was cozy and very comfortable. Sammie greeted it by dancing and serenading the cabin with a random song for about 20 minutes while trying to keep Lucas at arms length. She also picked up the tent broom and swept around like a little mouse. Needless to say they were excited to be out of the car. We ended the night with an excellent dinner of hot dogs and quesadillas – rounded out by smores and a nice little fire. All in all an excellent day. The kids were good and we were excited for our prospects to see some of the Tetons the next day and get on into Yellowstone.
What we learned today –
Laura likes the mountains MUCH more than the desert.
The Continental Divide is not at the Grand Tetons.
Moose climb ski hills in the summertime