The VERY Grand Tetons

Thirty plus years ago we took a motorcycle trip out west and drove through the Grand Tetons. Now we remember why they call them Grand!  They are breathtaking! You can see these enormous mountains from quite a distance.

   

The Snake River runs through the National Park (and all the way to the Pacific Ocean actually).  It was there that we were lucky enough to see this large male moose (Bob says it's a Bull but that seems too confusing after visiting the cattle ranch so I will stick with male).  He was hanging out splashing and grazing.  Since they weigh about 1100 lbs, and can be a bit testy, it was a good thing we were a safe distance above him on a bridge. Still, we were close enough to get some wonderful shots. 

As we were walking we heard a loud squeaking noise and looked up to spot a squirrel scolding us for getting too close. I decided to include it for those of you who are old enough to know that "Moose and Squirrel" should go together.  This is for you Craig Behne! 

Jenny Lake is one of the most beautiful places in the Grand Tetons and we spent some time hiking the area.  A lot of folks were enjoying a swim in the lake or a boat ride as the temperature was over 90 while we were there. 

Someone along the way told us not to miss the Chapel Of The Transfiguration which sits just inside Grand Teton National Park.  It was built in 1925 and is still an active church today and a popular place for weddings.  The view of the mountains behind the alter would help enhance even the most boring of sermons! 

I find it difficult to describe the actual beauty of a place and perhaps it's even harder to capture it in a photo.  Bob does a very good job however.  Hope you enjoy!