May 1, 2015

Day 10 was a much better than 9 as far as emotions.  I ended up initially taking a wrong turn and going out of my way a bit leaving Jackson, WY.  Actually turned out to be a great mistake.  I ended up seeing an Osprey nest being built by the local pair,

I drove on a mountainous road that my bike would have loved not so much my car, and then ended up getting into the Grand Teton Park after I drove in the Teton park.  👌

I wish I would be seeing more wildlife.  I even try to drive late some days and early others.  I have seen some bison, wild horses-which my friend Trish B. said when they lay on their sides it means they are napping and comfy.

I thought I was seeing so many dead horses.  LOL Thanks for making me feel better TB. I love these little ground squirrels but they get creamed by cars all the time.

Jackson Hole was a quaint little town.  I like the surrounding areas, the ranches and tons of open land.  Town was a bit dead.  I couldn’t even get anyone to take  me on a whitewater trip.  No one wanted to go….”it’s too cold still” I was told.  Oiy, I just wanted to cruise the Snake River.  There are some cons about traveling early in the season.  Not a whole lot open.  Grand Teton Park opened May 1.  But many roads and services were still closed.  The West entrance to Yellowstone won’t be open for a few weeks at least they say.  But in the end, I still drove through some more amazing country and it was a perfect day weather wise.

Up close the Grand Teton

I was told by some guy in Jackson to head to Thermopolis, WY just for the scenery and thermal pools.  So, I did. 

Always looking for off beat places to go especially at this point of my trip.  After today, I want input where to go.  As I head more east I would like to stay away from BIG cities and remain in the country if I can .  So, please FEEL free to add your favorite places east of the Rockies in the comment. Thanks.

Today I am heading towards Yellowstone. Rt. 20/16 to spread my Beagles ashes and then I am not sure where I am going.  Billings?  More East?  I guess I will decide when I get to the Cody area.  Day 11 looks to be a warm day, sun and more beautiful scenery.  I am getting into known territory as I have been up by Cody many times.  I need to find routes I have not traveled soon after my memorial pit stop.