Jackson Hole, named for its placement down in the valley of the Teton range, was our last stop on our trip, and a good one! Known for its quaint downtown, as well as its many outdoor offerings, there was no shortage of things for us to do. On our first morning, we decided to take…
Month: July 2016
Yellowstone
We had a full travel day from Glacier to Emigrant, MT, where we stayed overnight to get closer to Yellowstone. Unfortunately, we all had a terrible night’s sleep in our Emigrant hotel. The room was small, the AC unit was loud and on and off all night, and everyone was hot. Peter woke us all…
Glacier, Grizzlies & Generosity
As we exited Canmore, the impressive glacial peaks gave way to farmland, low rolling hills and even what I guess would be called “high desert.” We were surprised to drive through Calgary and experience even less traffic than we’d had on the outskirts of Lake Louise. Because of where we were staying in Montana, we…
A Weekend in Banff
We squeezed every ounce of hiking and fun out of Banff and the surrounding area as we possibly could. When we rolled into town on Friday afternoon, Lake Louise was our first stop. You’ve probably seen photos of this lake – other-worldly green water against a snowy mountain background – and it truly is as…
Sea to Sky
We had to double-time our drive from Egmont to Langdale once we exited the water taxi from Camp Malibu. It was a drive fraught with construction work and people out for scenic drives, but somehow we made it to the car ferry with time enough to spare. Once Bessie left the car ferry, we only…
Bessie Breaks Away 