Had a lazy morning
before we took off on our Snake River float trip.
Hayden, our guide,
pointed out the Cottonwood trees which were in their autumn colours.
We saw a couple of
bald eagles early in the trip as we floated gently down this swift braided river.
Unfortunately, no moose.
Afternoon, and we
head out to Jenny Lake. We first went to the visitor centre then headed up to
Signal Mountain.
The legend of Kiowa and Popping Ears of the Fukahwi tribe, from Planet
Apgar, developed during this expedition, along with KOA and Calamity
Val. So too the realisation that Kiowa and KOA may be distant brothers! We had loads of fun with this theme during our trip.
But I digress! There were superb views over
the Jackson Hole, the name given to the wide valley carved by the Snake River eons ago. The town of Jackson is the main centre here but there are other smaller towns which mainly service the winter ski industry.
Returning to Jenny Lake we took more of a look around, it is a very pretty spot; lots of hiking trails, but to undertake such activities you need to stay in the area for several days.
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| Getting ready for our float down the Snake River |
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| Plane coming in rather too low |
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| Hayden, our guide, loves his work |
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| Because of a large out of control fire south of town, the mountains were shrouded in smoke |
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| Beaver activity. This tree will probably come down in the next flood |
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| Magpies sitting on debris from the Spring flood earlier in the year |
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| At Jenny Lake |
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| Quivering Aspens, my favourite tree of this trip |
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| View of Snake River from Signal Mountain |
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| Beautiful Autumn colours |
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| Jenny Lake |
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