A very special trip celebrating Patti’s Birthday, our friend’s Anniversary and the Centennial of ourNational Parks.
If you’ve been to Jackson Hole, then you know what I mean when I say “return” because you will want to return as often as you can. We were blessed to spend this trip with our friends of nearly five decades. We enjoyed the beauty, the historic old west Jackson Square with the elk antler arches, magnificent Old faithful Lodge, the majestic Tetons plus the amazing list of animals … especially a massive Grizzly and a number of Moose, elk, antelope, bison, etc.
In this visit, even more than most, the truism “A picture is worth a thousand words” applies … here you go!
There is a huge Elk Reserve in Jackson and each year Boy Scouts gather the antlers as a fund raiser. At least as far back as my childhood, I remember these sculpted arches on the four corners of Jackson Square.
The Grand Tetons
What can I say? Majestic, Grand, Kaleidoscopic, Inspiring, Captivating … Breathtaking!!
Of course … Old Faithful and the Old Faithful Inn. I almost worked there in college … I was accepted to work in Old Faithful Inn but turned it down because I didn’t want to leave my girlfriend. Just like the quote in the movie Pretty Woman … big mistake!
By the way, the big mistake had nothing to do with my wife of 51 years. Patti came later.
A young Black Bear feeding on berries.
Wow … a massive Grizzly. What a treat to see this … from a safe distance that is. The sun was setting and was in my face … even backlit one can see the distinctive Grizzly features.
We searched and searched for moose and finally found them … for the most part, right in the backyard of the place where we stayed.
Ok … I had to buy the hat.
During the past few years, Patti and I have visited a number of our National Parks … we are blessed that those who came before us cared enough to preserve them for generations and generations into the future.
I closing, I am also proud of the wonderful Arkansas State Parks … 52 in all. Whether it be a National Park or State Park, you are missing something special if you are not out in them enjoying the soothing, relaxing benefits of these natural treasures.
You too will want to return and return … be it Wyoming or Arkansas! Happy Trails.
Jim Dailey 