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Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area

Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area

Posted on July 10, 2022July 17, 2022 by jim

Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area was given its name by the explorer John Wesley Powell for the spectacular red sandstone cliffs that surround…

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Fossil Butte National Monument

Fossil Butte National Monument

Posted on July 10, 2022July 17, 2022 by jim

Fossil Butte National Monument was on our high-level map, but not on our stop list. On a last-minute whim as we saw it…

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Leaving the Tetons

Leaving the Tetons

Posted on June 13, 2022June 19, 2022 by jim

With our big rocks checked off and the weather deteriorating rapidly, it’s time for us to be leaving the Tetons. The crazy rain…

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Boating on Jackson Lake

Boating on Jackson Lake

Posted on June 10, 2022June 11, 2022 by jim

While we were having lunch at Inspiration Point yesterday, Colette looked down at Jackson Lake and said "I’d like to go boating." Big…

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Jenny Lake and Inspiration Point

Jenny Lake and Inspiration Point

Posted on June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 by jim

Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point from the Jenny Lake West boat dock is arguably the most popular hike in Grand Teton National Park….

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Jackson Hole Wyoming

Jackson Hole Wyoming

Posted on June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 by jim

A down day for us in Jackson Hole Wyoming. Starting with a quick walk along the Cache Creek Trail southeast of town to…

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Taggart Lake and Bradley Lake

Taggart Lake and Bradley Lake

Posted on June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 by jim

The Taggart Lake and Bradley Lake loop hike was another easy one on our list. Although it’s still a very busy trailhead, again…

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Phelps Lake and Death Canyon

Phelps Lake and Death Canyon

Posted on June 6, 2022June 7, 2022 by jim

The Phelps Lake Loop hike was an also-ran on our list of must-do’s while here in Grand Tetons, but we discovered that it’s…

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A Day in Grand Tetons

A Day in Grand Tetons

Posted on June 5, 2022June 12, 2022 by jim

Our trip through the Grand Tetons in 2013 was much too quick, and we decided to add it as a re-do for our…

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Night Shot

Night Shot

Posted on September 6, 2021September 6, 2021 by jim

A Daily Dose night shot from Devil’s Tower Wyoming, watching a pair of climbers come down the south face in the dark.  Note…

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Devils Tower National Monument

Devils Tower National Monument

Posted on September 2, 2021September 14, 2021 by jim

Devils Tower National Monument has been on my must-do list since I saw Close Encounters of the Third Kind as a kid. The…

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North Gap Trail

North Gap Trail

Posted on July 4, 2021August 20, 2021 by jim

It’s been a long time since we’ve gotten properly hailstormed during a hike, so we were lucky enough to reset that counter. The…

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Medicine Bow Peak Loop

Medicine Bow Peak Loop

Posted on July 3, 2021July 13, 2021 by jim

Part of training for my upcoming Pikes Peak climb is mountains, mountains, mountains – and the Medicine Bow Peak Loop is good practice….

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Lookout Lakes

Lookout Lakes

Posted on July 2, 2021July 12, 2021 by jim

Lookout Lakes is the perfect first hike in the Snowy Range! Out of the 30 or so hikes I had dropped into my…

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Nash Fork Campground

Nash Fork Campground

Posted on July 1, 2021July 6, 2021 by jim

While we were researching places to go over the long July Fourth holiday weekend, we wanted to avoid all of the tourist crowds….

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Pronghorn Pal

Pronghorn Pal

Posted on September 29, 2013March 25, 2020 by jim

More Yellowstone goodness! This pronghorn antelope hung out with us for at least 10 minutes before we decided to move along and leave…

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Lone Star Geyser

Lone Star Geyser

Posted on September 25, 2013March 25, 2020 by jim

The 5-mile round trip hike to Lone Star Geyser is worth every step! No crowds, a spectacular 15-minute long eruption, and you’re 30…

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Bacteria Mat

Bacteria Mat

Posted on September 24, 2013March 25, 2020 by jim

In keeping with my color and texture theme for Yellowstone – a macro photo of a bacteria mat in one of the pool…

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Spring Steam

Spring Steam

Posted on September 24, 2013March 25, 2020 by jim

Since there are 8.2 billion photos of Yellowstone on the internet, I’ve decided to focus on patterns and colors during our time here….

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Bear Nap

Bear Nap

Posted on September 20, 2013March 25, 2020 by jim

Only in Yellowstone can you see a Grizzly bear taking a nap on a Bison… Apologies for the poor quality photo, taken from…

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Jackson Lake Lodge

Jackson Lake Lodge

Posted on September 14, 2013March 25, 2020 by jim

Not a bad way to start the morning! What a beautiful view out the front of the lodge, with elk bugling down below…

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