I was looking forward to seeing big mountains, and big mountains is what I saw! It was a glorious day, weather-wise, and it seemed like every picture I took could be used as a screen saver or background picture for my computer. I was on a Rocky Mountain high!
I had a real challenge not posting 100 pictures tonight. The views were just out of this world. The water of Jackson Lake was very calm this morning, resulting in great reflections.
Emma and I drove to the summit of Signal Mountain to have our lunch. Dogs aren’t allowed on any trails or in any buildings in the park, but they are allowed at picnic areas and parking lots. There was only one picnic table here, but I figured that qualified! :) It was right on the path at the top of the overlook.
The hoot of the day came when one woman returned from the overlook and said “What a well behaved dog you have.” I almost choked on my bite of sandwich! No one has ever said that about Emma before! She’s such a wild child. Do you think maybe she’s FINALLY growing up??? I can only hope. :)
After my repast, we went back down the five mile incline and continued on our way.
Along the way, we took the scenic route to Jenny Lake where these shots were taken. I wasn’t able to stop at any of the visitor’s centers in the park because all of the parking lots were full to over flowing. I couldn’t leave Emma in the car to hike back to them because of the very warm temperatures, and of course she wasn’t allowed inside. Maybe some other time. :(
I bet you thought I wouldn’t get a bird picture in today. Ha! This Grey Jay, and several others, were hanging around the Jenny Lake pull off looking for handouts.
The loop trip today ended up being right around 280 miles, and it took us a little over nine hours to do it. It truly was an excellent adventure today! I’ll leave you with this parting shot of Grand Teton National Park…
Those yellow splashes in the foreground are blooming sage. What an enticing aroma permeated this pull off.
Thanks for stopping by….talk to your later, Judy
Those are all truly spectacular photos of the Grand Tetons & it sounds like you had one of those very special days going for you when everything around you just comes together perfectly. Sitting at the picnic table in the shadow of the Grand Tetons will stay with you forever.....Emma too:))
ReplyDeleteYour photos brought back many nice memories for me.
Your new camera takes outstanding pictures, the lake and the mountains are so clear, and the sky is just gorgeious, Especially like the pictures of you & Emma. I keep thinking the smae thing about Rigg's, will he ever settle down, We have decide to have him nuetered so maybe that will help. Haven't set the date yet, be safe out there. Sam & Donna.
ReplyDeleteThat's one of the things I love about RV'ing. An impromptu lunch stop. They always seem to be one of the more memorable parts of a journey.
ReplyDeleteHope you find many more lunch stops.
Mac & Dianna
Great photos!!
ReplyDeleteLinda and I really enjoyed the Tetons when we were there a few years ago.
Glad you did too. :-)
Judy, your photos are gorgeous, glad you are enjoying our part of the world!
ReplyDeleteI can see where I'm headed next year ! ! ! !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteI am speechless....Judy there just aren't enough words to describe that beauty. I CAN say thanks for sharing the beautiful pics with us!! I am so glad you and Emma had such a nice drive.
ReplyDeleteYou have lots of screen saver pics there!
Mike & Gerri (happytrails)
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Fantastic photos! Amazing! Another place we're going to have to add to our growing list of places to visit.
ReplyDeleteJudy those are BEAUTIFUL pictures. We will be going to that area later in our trip and look forward to going after seeing your pictures.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip on Red Rock RV Park will keep that in mind the next time we come. We had intended on staying on the west side but we waited to long and everything was full. It would have been nice to meet you and Emma.
Judy,Judy, Judy!
ReplyDeleteSimply breath taking photographs! So glad you were treated to such an awesome day after some of the crummy ones you've had! You know, of course, that you are making it extremely difficult for us to not just return there again this year for the umpteenth time... but we really need to branch out a bit in our travelin so we'll stick to our plans.
Keep having a grand time!
another Judy!
Love those pics! We haven't been there in 7 years - looks like it's time to go back!
ReplyDeleteI don't think it's your camera that takes good photo's it's you :o). That Grey Jay almost looks like he's going to start up a conversation. I LOVE the pictures.. just looking at them relaxes me. I think I will use one of them as my backdrop on my computer at work.
ReplyDeleteSo that's what the Tetons look like in the sun. Spectacular pictures. l'm glad you were able to extend your stay.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures FTW!!
ReplyDeleteJudy,
ReplyDeleteYour photos are calendar perfect.