4 days until wheels up and we are off to Park City, Utah. I’ve been stressing out about the lack of snow however yesterday they got nice storm which produced 13+” of the light white stuff. And as of now it appears there is more in the forecast for Thursday and Friday. Fingers crossed! Friday…
Where Are We Going Next?
Its been a while since my last travel post but we’ve been busy getting back into the swing of things with school, work, and sports. However, our next travel destination is set and I can’t wait. And where might you ask? PARK CITY, UTAH!!!! The last few years I’ve been making the pilgrimage out west…
Interstate 70….then HOME!!!
July 31 – Aug 2 We departed Boulder, Colorado July 31 for the long 3 day road trip back to our home in Vienna, VA. We had two very long days on the road traveling through probably the worst stretch of interstate in the US, Kansas and Missouri, then a short drive day from…
Visiting Friends in Boulder, Colorado
July 29 and 30 – We were treated to an amazing brunch from Lynn and Jay before departing for Boulder, Colorado (best frittata ever!). This last stop on our adventure out west is two nights with Briana’s college roommate, Cindy, and her husband, Paul, and their three kids. Our 3 1/2 hour trek took us…
Visiting Family in Aspen, CO
July 27 and 28 – Briana and I woke up at 5:30am so we could try and be on the road by 7am for the five hour drive south to Aspen. But not before giving hugs and saying good-bye to the Potts. We sure do miss them! The drive to Aspen was at some points…
Jackson, WY
July 25 and 26 – So this morning we departed Jackson Lake Lodge. But not before David, Briana, and I ventured up the trail that runs alongside the lodge, Lunch Tree Hill, to see if we could spot a moose. We got real lucky and spotted a young bull moose laying down in the field,…
Grizzly Adams I Am Not….
July 25 – We had an early departure from our hotel for our 7:30am Snake River float trip with Triangle X Float. Our guide, Alex, was awesome and extremely knowledgable about the whole Teton region, from animals to river erosion. We saw several bald eagles, a beaver, and a moose who was trying not to…
Grand Teton National Park
July 23rd – Back on my feet, I woke up early and did an early morning stroll around the Upper Geyser Basin with Briana and David. Got some good photos. Then had a quick breakfast and were off for Grand Teton National Park. On our way we crossed the Continental Divide, and had to stop…
My Day That Could’ve Been
July 22nd Guest post by Briana White We had a master plan for our one full day near the Old Faithful Inn, on the southwest side of the park – geysers, mud pots, fumaroles, and springs (plus a waterfall). Our day did not go as planned, that is for sure. I am writing this post…
On Our Way to Old Faithful Inn
July 21 – This morning we checked out of Lake Yellowstone Hotel and said goodbye to our little yellow cabins in the woods and began our journey over to the southwest part of the park with a two-night stay in Old Faithful Inn. As we departed our hotel, we ran into some crazy fog all…