Wednesday in Wyoming - October 26, 2022

 

What could be more beautiful than trees wearing their autumn colors with the Tetons in the background? 

I hope you enjoyed this month's posts and that you agree with me that autumn in Wyoming is a season to delight anyone who enjoys natural beauty.

Wednesday in Wyoming - October 27, 2021

 

This is my favorite photo from Grand Teton National Park. You can probably guess why.

An overnight snowfall cleared the wildfire smoke from the air and left the mountains snow-covered. The aspens were still displaying their autumnal beauty, and the water was clear. 

What can I say other than that this is a spectacularly beautiful part of Wyoming?

Wednesday in Wyoming - October 20, 2021

 

Early fall in Grand Teton National Park - aspen turning gold, forming a vivid contrast to the evergreens, beautiful mountains, even a small building that hints at former settlers' lives. The only thing missing is a brilliant blue sky. Why is it so faded? Smoke from wildfires. Sadly, that's become an all too common occurrence.

Wednesday in Wyoming - October 6, 2021

 

For me, this is the quintessential picture of western Wyoming in early fall, with the sagebrush that drew me to the state in the first place in the foreground and majestic mountains in the background. 

If it weren't for the telephone lines, I could imagine myself a pioneer traveling the Oregon Trail in search of a better life. Of course, I was traveling in much more comfort than the pioneers did - no walking beside a covered wagon or foraging for fuel for my campfire. 

Where was this photo taken? Just outside Grand Teton National Park. I'll be featuring the park and the surrounding area all month, so please come back next week for more glimpses of one of the most beautiful parts of the state I now call home.

Wednesday in Wyoming - June 5, 2019

 What caused the unusual holes in this boulder, and where would you find it?

You'll find the answer to those questions here:

Yes, the boulder is in Grand Teton National Park, was formed by lava and moved by glaciers, hence the "fire and ice" title on the sign.

While most people associate the park with spectacular mountain scenery -- and that's an important part of it -- there are other, less well known attractions, including this one. I highly recommend a trip to Grand Teton.