Back from a 3,100 mile trip!

[msell66]

Deb needed a vacation, neither one of us has been to Yellowstone and the Tetons. She also had to attend a two day conference at the Big Sky Resort South of Bozeman, Montana.

So....we packed up the Escape and left Sept 7th and made it home Sept 17th. We stayed at a cabin on the West side of the Tetons for a week. That was our base for exploring the mountains and Yellowstone. We did some hiking, ogling the views (which were stunning), ate at some good small town restaurants and saw quite a bit of wildlife.

Where we stayed in Driggs, Idaho. This is the West side of the Grand Tetons...pretty awesome backyard view IMHO.


My interpretation of Ansel Adams Teton picture from 1942!


The original.


Yellowstone Painted Pots

"Ear Pond"

Some "hot faucet"

Woke up to this when we headed out of Yellowstone to go to the Conference.

Yes, we DID make a fresh Huckleberry pie...and it was DELICIOUS!

Elk were like Iowa flies...everywhere.

The North entrance to Yellowstone.

Stopped at "Custer's Last Stand" on the way home. Deb had just finished reading a book about this!

Saw a buttload of Elk, Antelope, Bison and Ravens. A couple Brown Bears, Beavers and Bald Eagles. Heard two Moose calling, but didn't see any. There was one day when it was rainy and cold. We were driving through the mountain pass from Jackson to Driggs and on the side of the road (right at the edge) was a Racoon. It was soaked and just standing there...like it was contemplating suicide. It was pitiful, almost felt sorry for the little guy!

Beautiful country there and back. The Tetons were, uhhhh.... it's not possible to capture the beauty and grandeur with a camera, it must be experienced.

I am so grateful that I'm still here and was able to make the trip. It really was my last "official" bucket list item. My oncologist even told me it would be OK to drink ONE beer...and so I did.

 

[AzPete]

Cool trip for you guys to enjoy.

 

[msell66]

Cool trip for you guys to enjoy.

Yes it was! Even though we racked up some miles, it was so much fun spending that time together, away from hospitals and doctors and work.

 

[AzPete]

.....how large was that "one" beer?

 

[msell66]

.....how large was that "one" beer?

A Pint.

Didn't want to push it. When the doc said "yes, have a beer, but just one" I pretty much knew he didn't mean a one gallon mug O beer! First sip of alcohol in over a year. It was a local brew too...and was quite tasty.

 

[Midlife]

Been there, done that. Custer's Last Stand isn't what one expects, but is awesome in its own right. We were there in 85, right after the first wildfire that encompassed the site since the battle itself. That allowed new forensic analysis of artifacts that were uncovered since the battle.

The Tetons and Yellowstone are simply incredible. Glad you and Deb could go out and enjoy yourselves.

 

[70 StangMan]

Sounds like a trip to remember for a lifetime. Maybe the two moose were calling to you ? ( just sayin' )

 

[RapidRabbit]

Yellowstone is an amazing park. We went about 10 yrs ago. We are planning to take a trip out there again in couple years when our daughter gets a little older.

Love the pictures. Looks like you had a good trip and got to spend some time not dealing with all the other crap.

Keep adding more to the bucket list. You've got a lot of years left.

 

[msell66]

Never really needed a bucket list. Without little squealers around, we've done what we wanted, when we wanted to do them. There's only five States that I have not been to and really have no desire to visit (sorry kalifornica). Although, Monterey week might get me out there!


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[RapidRabbit]

That's the way my wife and I were. Traveled a lot over the first 10 yrs of our marriage as we did not plan on having kids.

Then we got our little surprise and we toned it down a bit. But we still take at 2 vacations a year now. She loves to travel and I want her to see the world and not be a local hick, thinking there is nothing outside of this awful state.

She is 6 now and has been to 9 States so far.

 

[guruatbol]

One of my favorite places! Been there 100 times!

Sounds like you had an awesome trip.

Mel

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[sgtjunior]

awesome, been meaning to get my tribe out there. Glad that you and Deb got a chance to enjoy it, now get to the land of fruit and nuts

 

[KBMWRS]

Wow...great trip Mark. So you like the backside of things????? Yeah been on the west side of the Tittts...nice there too. That whole area is my wife's favorite destination.....the park I mean.
Hey next year no doubt I'll be on the road....we'll drop by and compare notes.

 

[3175375]

Glad to hear you had a great trip. Custer's last stand is on my list. I read a book about it n I am intrigued.

 

[sportsroof69]

It's a beautiful area up there. I've been fortunate enough to get to spend quite a bit of time in that area. Funny you mention Driggs, because I actually had a charter trip there a few months ago, and landed the Challenger at that airport. Neat place.

 

[Grabber70Mach]

Neat trip, I never been myself but would like to make it oneday. Nice pictures, my parents have been and had equally amazing pictures to share when they got back.

 

[msell66]

The Tetons were the high point!


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[turq66]

Doesn't look like that much fun. And I'm not just saying that because I'm jealous ...well...actually... yes I am!

Glad you had a good time.

 

[B67FSTB]

Glad you and Deb could go out and enjoy yourselves.
BTW awesome pics.!!!!
BEAUTIFUL !!!

I have to add a new line to my bucket list !!!!