Today we stayed close to camp at Colter Bay for our first (and only) full day at Grand Tetons National Park. What started out as an attempt at a hike turned into a short and leisurely bike ride down to the marina and along the lake shore.
The sun was out and we all enjoyed the warmth of the day... so much so that we decided to rent a small runabout and go explore further down Lake Jackson to Half Moon Bay where we were told good wildlife spotting might occur.
Both the girls had fun "driving" the boat though it proved a little challenging "without a steering wheel", as Ruth noted. We saw deer in the bush at the lake's edge and a few flocks of Canadian geese sensibly heading south for winter.
After 2 hours on the lake in the runabout we returned to attend a very interesting Park Ranger guided tour of the Museum of Indian Arts at the Colter Bay Visitor Center. What made the event so compelling was our Ranger's personal stories of growing up on the reservation. He really breathed life into the art and artifacts we were viewing. We all loved the interactive presentation.
We're planning to head to
Thermapolis tomorrow on our way east to South Dakota. We've been told (by our Seattle renters who are Wyoming locals) that Thermapolis has a huge hot springs but, most importantly, a very cool slide for playing in the warm pools.
On the way out of Grand Tetons the girls will check into the Visitors Center to collect their 3rd Junior Ranger badge (Glacier, Yellowstone and Grand Teton). The Junior Ranger program has been a great home schooling resource while making our national park visits more meaningful. More Junior Ranger programs ahead!
After 2 hours on the lake in the runabout we returned to attend a very interesting Park Ranger guided tour of the Museum of Indian Arts at the Colter Bay Visitor Center. What made the event so compelling was our Ranger's personal stories of growing up on the reservation. He really breathed life into the art and artifacts we were viewing. We all loved the interactive presentation.
We're planning to head to Thermapolis tomorrow on our way east to South Dakota. We've been told (by our Seattle renters who are Wyoming locals) that Thermapolis has a huge hot springs but, most importantly, a very cool slide for playing in the warm pools.
On the way out of Grand Tetons the girls will check into the Visitors Center to collect their 3rd Junior Ranger badge (Glacier, Yellowstone and Grand Teton). The Junior Ranger program has been a great home schooling resource while making our national park visits more meaningful. More Junior Ranger programs ahead!
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