Photo Blog with Waterfalls, Hiking, Outdoors, and other Adventures
After the Great Salt Lake my intention was to visit Fifth Water Hot Springs. I did visit the trailhead both yesterday and today, but forgot what day it was (i.e. the weekend) and it was so busy I couldn’t even park. Oh well, so much for skinny dipping with Mormons and college girls. Nearby Diamond … Read more
On my way south through Idaho and Utah it was impossible to miss the Great Salt Lake at Antelope Island State Park. Didn’t stay too long due to rain which is following me for some reason. Local bison herds all along the park loop. Lat = 40.953735 , Long = -112.206815 — Show at Google … Read more
Since I couchsurfed lately and was very tired, to get my sanity back I stayed in a Motel 6 last night. Nothing exciting for everyone else back home, but having fast WiFi is amazing! All caught up on posts for now. Planning to visit the Great Salt Lake, then possibly Fifth Water Spring (by suggestion … Read more
Leaving Grand Teton NP it started pouring rain. Stopped for some food and caught a double rainbow. WHAT DOES IT MEAN?!?! (YouTube this if you don’t know the reference) Jackson is a major tourist town. Aye at Wendy’s because that’s all I could afford. Place next door was considered “cheap” with $20 hamburgers… Lat = … Read more
Came into Grand Teton from the west via Teton Pass. 10% road gradients and intermittent rain do NOT make for a fun drive. Wish I could have enjoyed the views on the cliff sides but no good overlooks/turnouts without risking life and limb. Probably the most dangerous road I’ve been on. Weather of course did … Read more
Left Yellowstone from the west gate and headed to Idaho Falls. Coming down the mountain through the pass in the rain and dark was not my idea of fun, but made it safe. Make sure you have good brakes and a change of underwear if you go down 8% gradients! Didn’t really see anything in … Read more
Arrived at Yellowstone and the weather was very temperamental – gray skies with rain, then sun, then thunderstorms. Drove almost the entire main circle through the park minus area just west of the southern gate. Saw tons of bison and elk but no bears. Saw Old Faithful and by dumb luck showed up during its … Read more
Couchsurfed at a place in Cody, WY. My host Paladin and his wife Donna were extremely friendly, knowledgeable about Yellowstone, and even made me pancakes! Cody has several herds of protected deer that inhabit the city streets. Upon arrival, one showed up and started eating the landscaping 5 feet away! The next morning I visited … Read more
Leaving Devils Tower I checked weather for Yellowstone and it’s too cold to camp (lows in 10’s/20’s). Threw out a last minute Hail Mary on Couchsurfing.com and was answered by a guy in Cody, WY which is only an hour drive to the park for tomorrow. Passed through the Bighorn Mountains on the way which … Read more
Crossed into Wyoming to see the Devils Tower (aka Bear Lodge, the true / non-whitey appropriated name). Did the 1.3 mile Tower Trail which was very peaceful. If you ever do this yourself, find a bench and wait for all people to leave your sight. Listen to the wind through the trees and enjoy the … Read more