* Coming from Dubois, WY, we traveled Hwy 26 westward over the Continental Divide (so much snow still here!) to the Moran Entrance. We headed south and followed the Snake River (side note: we spotted the first snake of this trip today) on the Teton Park Road down to swiftly cruise through the town of Jackson, WY.
* Then headed back northward back into the Park via the Moose entrance. There are 6 Visitor Centers in the park; we chose to stop at the Craig Thomas Discovery Center and enjoyed the exhibits there. Very nice theater and 23 minute film, and at the end of the movie, the screen rolled up into the ceiling and the blackout curtains behind it opened up to reveal a majestic window view of the Tetons. So cool!
* Jenny Lake. Took the Scenic drive which was well worth it. Had a picnic lunch looking out onto the lake, watching the ferry boats take visitors to the other side at Cascade Canyon where one can do several hiking trail options ranging from 4 to 24 miles long.
* Continued Northward to Signal Mountain. Did the narrow windy 5 mile scenic Summit Road; it climbs almost 1,000 feet above the valley floor to the summit. The icing on this cake was that there was a prominent cell tower there and received a call from Caleb just as we arrived at the top! The panoramic views look out over the Teton Range and Jackson Lake.
*So impressed with Jackson Lake, we then meandered around to the water’s edge at the boat ramp and strolled the rocky beach. Sitting on an old fallen tree, we were treated to the warmth of a late sun and just as with any beach, we admired all of the round smooth rocks of various sizes.
* We go back tomorrow to finish seeing the remaining northerly portion of the Park.