Tetons Revisited

After Leaving Yellowstone I needed a full service campsite so ended up at a KOA thinking that it was conveniently nestled between Yellowstone and the Teton’s I quickly found out it was over an hour away. That happens, it’s actually the third time where my stay took me away from where I wanted to be, but in all it was ok. Though I did not feel safe venturing far from the KOA snide commend and homophobic signs let me know my place, The KOA was really nice and they had a chainsaw woodcarving demonstration for the campers that was really cool! But I was glad to head out Saturday Morning for the rest of the Teton’s.
 
I got up early in the morning anticipating crowds and I am glad I did, arriving at the gate around 7am I had the place to myself which was great since I decided to take an excursion that wound around the mountain. Unfortunately, the road was insanely narrow and had sheer drops at places to say my fingers were white on the steering wheel is not an exaggeration! But is was worth it to see the amazing views from the top of the mountain. It was also nice to be able to take my time and not have the congestion.
 
But I was not free from the crowds as I found myself at Jenny Lake when there were only a few parking spots left. But was it worth it to stop. I took a ferry over to an easy hike to the hidden falls, though the trail was packed the views were amazing and the falls OMG they were beautiful! But besides the falls the vistas were incredible, and of course the boat ride itself was fun.
 
While at the Teton’s I visited two Chapels, the Chapel of the Sacred Heart (catholic) and the Chapel of the Transfiguration (Episcopalian) I did not take picture of the first one as it was essentially a log cabin with a stained glass window. But could not help taking a picture at the Chapel of the Transfiguration as the front of their sanctuary was a picture window with a simple cross looking across to the Teton’s, I could definitely see the spiritual inspiration and envy those who get to experience that on a Sunday Morning.
 
After leaving the Tetons I stayed in Alpine, WY. The Brewery we were staying at had a giant field and since there were two other dogs playing ball, Joy started to whine and I let her loose. Boy did she have fun chasing balls, jumping in the lake, and playing with the kids that were there. By the time we headed to bed she was so tired and sore I had to carry her!
 
This week I am going to be in Colorado preparing for General Assembly, connecting with family and exploring fun spots!