Weekly Update

Sting Lake outflow into Jenny Lake, GTNP

Lewis Falls, YNP

We've had really nice weather this past week, and we took advantage of it.  On Sunday we took a walk around Moose Ponds area and visit Colter Bay.  Mt Moran under snow was impressive.

On Sunday we took a day trip to the Old Faithful Geyser Basin for a walk and let Donna shop for a sweatshirt.  We were in no way prepared for the amount of snow that was still in southern Yellowstone.  Lewis Lake still had ice in it.  Made Lewis Falls pretty, though.

Lewis Lake, YNP

Old Faithful Geyser Basin was its normal self.  Stinky.  Wasn't crowded in the morning.  Open seating for lunch.  Tour buses arrived after lunch, and the geyser basin became packed.  Donna was successful in finding a sweatshirt.

Monday was an "off" day as we shopped for groceries and cleaned the roof of the trailer.

Bison, Old Faithful Geyser Basin, YNP

Tuesday was back in Grand Teton for a walk along Jenny Lake from String Lake parking area to Lower Inspiration Point, Hidden Falls and back.  It was a good walk, but got hot as we worked our way back to the String Lake parking area.

Overall, we had a good four days off.  At the hatchery, some eggs have hatched to sack fry and the year-old cutthroat are getting bigger.  Additional raceways are being cleaned as they need to move the year old fish and give them more room.

Fire Hole River. Old Faithful Geyser Basin, YNP

That brings you up to date.  A new cold front is coming through over the next day or so.  Lows go below freezing each night beginning Friday night and those lows continue through Monday night.  Idaho Falls TV says snow at 5,000 ft elevation and higher.  Guess we get more snow. 

Lower Inspiration Point, GTNP

That's it from us.  Thanks for dropping by and checking up on us.  Until next week, David

GTNP = Grand Teton Nat'l Park
YNP = Yellowstone Nat'l Park

Hidden Falls, GTNP