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Few places in the lower 48 can rival the Tetons in the Fall. I’m highly prejudiced, of course! Lots of states offer great foliage opportunities in most years, but Northwest Wyoming has the Teton Range as a backdrop for cottonwoods, aspens, and willows. Colorful mountain maple along the Snake River are also a big draw, as seen above. Continue reading “Prime Time in the Tetons!”
If you are a regular reader of Best of the Tetons, you already know I spend a lot of time “on the Gros Ventre”. On a normal day, that would include a relatively small section of the river from the Highway to Kelly. I also venture a couple of miles or so past Kelly where the Gros Vente River enters Grand Teton National Park. But, the Gros Ventre drainage extends well past the Park entrance. I can’t tell you how far the road will take you, but the historic Darwin Ranch’s web site states it is at least 22 (bolt rattling) miles beyond the last section of asphalt at the Atherton Creek Campground! There are no stores, no gas stations, and not much of anything else except jaw dropping scenery. Don’t expect cell phone service, either! Continue reading “Fall Morning on the Upper Gros Ventre.”
Elevation profile for the Panorama Trail
Elevation and route courtesy of Route Scout
Distance: 6.6 miles
Difficulty: Easy or Moderate
Best time of year: Fall, Winter, Spring Continue reading “Panorama Trail”
Shiras Moose (Wyoming Moose) grow and pamper their delicate velvet covered antlers in August. They often begin stripping the velvet during the last few days of August, into the Labor Day Weekend, and even a few days beyond. The yearly stripping event for each bull takes place over a precious short window of time! Continue reading “A Harbinger of Fall!: Moose Stripping His Velvet Covered Antlers.”