Day 8: Bear Lake

Today (July 5^th 2008), we left Snake Rive KOA, Wyoming about 5:30Am, and arrived CruiseAmerica at Murry, Utah 11:00AM. We went through Bear Lake and Logan canyon, this is a un-planed route, but is a good route.


Stopped at the mouth of the canyon, I looked the road and houses. 8:50 AM July 5^th 2008.


Another direction.


The overlook stop at the Logan Canyon, Utah. 8:57 AM July 5^th 2008.


Bear lake, from the overlook stop.


Bear lake, from the overlook stop. Looking south.


Another view from the overlook stop at the Logan Canyon, Utah. 9:01 AM July 5^th 2008.

Day 7: Jackson Hole Wyoming

Overlook Jackson Hole Wyoming from the National Museum of Wildlife Art.


The waving flags of National Museum of Wildlife Art.


The artwork in the National Museum of Wildlife Art.


We arrived at the Snake River KOA about 5:30 PM July 4^th 2008.


Snake River KOA office. July 4^th 2008.


The snake river at KOA site. July 4^th 2008.


When we back to Jackson Hole downtown, we filled our gas. Margaret noticed some interesting boards on the top of the pump. So she took those two pictures.


Another piece of the board.


So quiet. Downtown, Jackson Hole Wyoming. 6:49 PM July 4^th 2008.


View of downtown, Jackson Hole Wyoming. July 4^th 2008.


Another view of downtown, Jackson Hole Wyoming. July 4^th 2008.


Inside one of the many shops, downtown, Jackson Hole Wyoming. July 4^th 2008.


A piece of colorful paper outside one shop, downtown, Jackson Hole Wyoming. July 4^th 2008.


Clara and the Elk, downtown park, Jackson Hole Wyoming. July 4^th 2008.


Antler Arch, downtown park, Jackson Hole Wyoming. 7:04 PM July 4^th 2008.


Antler Arch, downtown park, Jackson Hole Wyoming. July 4^th 2008.


Just 3 blocks from the center of the downtown, it's so quiet and clean.


City Hall and police station, Jackson Hole Wyoming. July 4^th 2008.


Another interesting paper we noticed. Downtown, Jackson Hole Wyoming. July 4^th 2008.


The little shops look very beautiful. Downtown, Jackson Hole Wyoming. July 4^th 2008.


A sign out of a church. Downtown, Jackson Hole Wyoming. July 4^th 2008.


We waited to see the fireworks. It look fine.


Another firework picture. Downtown, Jackson Hole Wyoming. July 4^th 2008.

Day 7: Jenny Lake of Grand Teton

Clara is very proud of becoming a Junior Ranger of Grand Teton National Park. After she made the "Junior Ranger Pledge" at the Colter Bay Visitor Center. The pledge says, "As a Junior Ranger, I promise to appreciate, respect, and protect Grand Teton National Park and the natural world wherever I go." 10:17 AM July 4^th 2008.


At the Jackson Lake Junction, 10:37 AM July 4^th 2008. A herd of deers (about 120?) showed up there.


We took the North Jenny Lake Ferry to start our hike to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point.


On the way to the Hidden Falls of Grand Teton National Park. 12:10 PM July 4^th 2008.


Hidden Falls of Grand Teton National Park. 12:31 PM July 4^th 2008.


Albert at Hidden Falls of Grand Teton National Park. July 4^th 2008.


Lily, Clara and Noah at Hidden Falls of Grand Teton National Park. July 4^th 2008.


Margaret and me continue our hike to the Inspiration Point. 12:52 PM July 4^th 2008.


Jenny Lake View 1, from Inspiration Point of Grand Teton National Park.


Jenny Lake View 2, from Inspiration Point of Grand Teton National Park.


Jenny Lake View 3, from Inspiration Point of Grand Teton National Park.


On the way back, view of the Tentons. 1:05 PM July 4^th 2008.


People really enjoyed the nature. Grand Teton National Park. July 4^th 2008.


We were heading back. You may see the Teton peak and the Inspiration Point. Jenny Lake, Grand Teton National Park, 1:39 PM July 4^th 2008.

Day 6: Lake Shore Trail and Swimming

When we back to the Colter Bay Visitor Center of Grand Teton National Park, we saw this coyote. It does not care about the people around, just do what it likes. 5:36 PM July 3^rd 2008.


The coyote around the Colter Bay Visitor Center of Grand Teton National Park, 5:36 PM July 3^rd 2008.


Clara, sign of the Lake Shore Foot Trail of Grand Teton National Park.


View 1, the Lake Shore Foot Trail of Grand Teton National Park.


View 2, the Lake Shore Foot Trail of Grand Teton National Park.


Clara and Margaret were swimming in the Jackson Lake of Grand Teton National Park. This location is very close to the Colter Bay Visitor Center.


Lily and Noah were watching Clara and Margaret swimming in the Jackson Lake of Grand Teton National Park.


Clara and Margaret were swimming in the Jackson Lake of Grand Teton National Park. 5:53 PM July 3^rd 2008.


Clara and Margaret were swimming in the Jackson Lake of Grand Teton National Park. 5:56 PM July 3^rd 2008.


We parked at the Colter Bay RV Park without hookup.


Clara and me found a squirrel around our vehicle. Can you see it on this photo? 8:40 PM July 3^rd 2008.