
Grand Tetons National Park is a great national treasure. Located in the north west corner of Wyoming, the Tetons range is like nothing else in Wyoming. Compared to the flat desert like surface along I-80, the Tetons is an oasis for your eyes and inspiration.
Rebecca had visited the park before on a family trip in her teen years, but Larry had never been. He was surprised by the view of these majestic peaks rising 13000 feet above the valley floor, known as Jackson Hole. There are views of mountains 360 degrees from the valley floor.

The day we arrived, there had been some rain showers and it continued throughout the evening. The next day, Wednesday, July 12, the clouds were lower than the mountain peaks, creating a mystical feel to our car ride into the park. We toured on the main road via car in the early morning to take in the all the mountain views. We also stopped at the Cunningham Cabin and strolled around the quarter of a mile trail taking in the history of the area.
We had a few recommendations for hikes to take in the park, and decide to hike to Taggart and Bradley Lakes. Located at the base of Grand Teton peak, the trail is a gradual climb to two lakes at the foot of this range. All in all, the trail is about 5 miles round trip, approximately 400 feet in elevation gain, starting at 6629 feet above sea level. Coming from Colorado at 5280 fet above sea level, the hike was pretty easy.

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So great to get a bit caught up on your life!!
Congrats to the both of you!
Ah, The Tetons -- what a great place!
In Bend, is a dear college friend that I've lost touch with -- Laurie Jones. Jim and Laurie Jones. Keep an eye out for them.
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