The Grand Tetons and Beyond

As Autumn brings a chill to the air and changes the colors of the leaves, we decided it would be our last weekend to get a tolerable camping trip in before the Wyoming winter hits (eeek!!!) So we planed our route (all on paper maps, I'm learning!) and packed our bags. Way too many bags!! 

Then we got the doggies into their plush beds and headed out

The drive was long (5-6 hours) but beautiful, with the Aspens and their friends all turning colors that made the landscape look like it was on fire. 

Yes, that is snow in September!!

We did some diligent research and were able to drive through Teton National Park without paying an entrance fee :) The views were gorgeous but we were on our way a lil further out from civilization to camp in the backwoods. 

We stopped along the Snake River for lunch and let the dogs frolic in the frigid waters.  

Unfortunately, even about 20 mins down a forest service road out on BLM land, we still couldn't find anywhere isolated. It is hunting season up here in Wyoming and some 30 degree weather won't scare off these folks! But we found a nice campsite and set up camp along the Grey River. 

Once camp was set up, Brad set off to do some fishing while I layed down and napped in the hammock :) Does life get any better?!?

We slept warm and cozy in our beds, but this morning the sun stay hidden and we stayed bundled up until after breakfast. Once the sun broke through, the temperature shot back up to probably the low 80's, its crazy! 

Ani hates the cold

We enjoyed some coffee on the river, a hearty breakfast and then meandered back toward home, stopping at some fishing holes along the way that resembled a Bob Ross painting! I wish the pictures did it justice, perhaps I'll invest in a nicer camera one day... but probably not, some things are just better experienced than through a screen!