Dog Days of Summer

Cascade Canyon, Jenny Lake GTNP

I once heard the Dog Days of Summer were defined as July 3rd through August 11th of each year.  Everyone one out in this part of the country is kinda getting tired of 'em.  However, some of the area - especially the Jackson Hole area - is getting a little break as we're finally getting some of the Southwest's monsoonal rains this weekend and into next week.  We've still got smoke from the west, though.

We're fine.  Mask mandates for all are back in place at the federal buildings beginning this past Thursday. Teton County has recommended masks mandate while indoors for all businesses and for employees.  We'll see how it affects dining in.  I guess too many of us vaccinated people were giving unvaccinated people Covid.

In other news, diesel has gone from $3.289/gal to $3.989/gal - a 21% increase.  Regular gas is $3.949/gal.

We also met Randy & Shirley in Idaho Falls this past week for lunch and a visit to a cookie store.  They're volunteering at a national recreation area near Stanley, ID.  This was our first visit to Idaho Falls.  It's a pretty drive from here to Idaho Falls (and back) as you go along the Snake River. We're going to have to go back and stop at the rest area near Idaho Falls and take some pictures.

So that gets everyone up to date.  I've put some pictures of today's walk along String and Jenny Lakes.  We started out fogged in, but it lifted and gave us a great view of the Tetons.  I hope you enjoy them.  Everyone be safe out there.  David