Day 301. June 3, 2014. Terrific Tetons

LOCATION:  Yellowstone National Park in NW Wyoming

WEATHER:  Mostly clear; some rain. Highs in 60s

We made a day trip to Grand Teton National Park, which is about 25 miles south of Yellowstone.  The mountains are breathtaking.  Some are as high as 13,000 feet.  

We took a gravel road part of the way, with promises to see lots of wildlife.  But, zip, nada.  Then, as we got to the outskirts of town, there was a moose happily eating grass along the highway in a congested area.

We ate lunch in a brewpub in Jackson Hole.  I was hoping to see Robert Redford or some other famous person here, but no luck. The town square has 4 arches made out of elk horns..pretty impressive.

On our return trip, we saw an elk and two grizzlies.  The mountains continued to be magnificent, some appearing to rise  out of the lake

It seems a little crowded here in Yellowstone, with tour buses (mostly Chinese people), but it really gets jammed in July and August.

Back at our campground, we took showers.  When we checked in, we got tickets to take a shower each day.  Campers in campgrounds without showers can use these showers too, for a price. It is a pretty good system.  Other campgrounds have the kind of showers that you have to put quarters in.  The worst thing is when the time ends, right after you have  just lathered up!

DINNER:  I made a hearty soup since the weather turned cool and drizzly in the evening.  (Our campground is at 8,000 feet).  I browned some meatballs, and added carrots, celery, cannelini beans, onion and garlic.  Then I added chicken broth and let it cook for a bit.  At the end, I threw in a few pieces of Parmesan.  It really hit the spot!