Monday, August 16, 2010

Gratitude Monday -- Morning in Wyoming

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

My husband and I went on a road trip a few weeks back that took us through Yellowstone and south to Jackson.  It was wonderful. I wish we'd had more time, but I am still grateful for the trip and the gorgeous scenery.
We left Jackson before 7:30 Sunday morning. It was already warm with fog low on the ground, especially over the Snake River.
This is from a pullout and looks back toward the toward the town.

11 comments:

carla said...

I am grateful for the silence in the house this morning and for the fact that, at 515a , my little one is waking up and ready to smash the silence.

David Cranmer said...

A place I would like to visit one day. Wikipedia: Jackson Hole and its features were recorded in the journals of John Colter, who had been a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

the Bag Lady said...

Beautiful photo, cousin!
I am grateful for the 4 days we just spent camping..... and grateful that we are home and I have to go back to work today. Really.

Leah J. Utas said...

Carla, those are both wonderful things to be grateful for.

David,thanks for the Wiki info. I read some stuff about Jackson Hole, but it doesn't do justice to the real thing.

Cousin, thanks. After camping I'm guessing work will be a nice break?

messymimi said...

I haven't been to that area since I was a teen. You've reminded me that it is time to revisit.

Reb said...

Beautiful photo Leah. I'm grateful for my days off, so I can get groceries.

Ron Scheer said...

Thanks for the wonderful pic. This is an amazing place on the earth. John McPhee gives a fascinating account of Jackson Hole over the geological ages in his book on Wyoming, RISING FROM THE PLAINS. In the days of early settlement, residents were snowed in during the winters. According to Owen Wister in THE VIRGINIAN, it was also a hang-out for outlaws because of its remote location.

Leah J. Utas said...

Messymimi, it's always good to see a place again. I hope you get there.

Reb, thanks. Time off is a blessing.

Ron, you're welcome. I can see how it could easily get snowed in there. And, if I were an outlaw, then I'd go there.

Dawn said...

Another place to add to my "must see when I get to the States" list!

Leah J. Utas said...

Dawn, I hope you get to see it.

Caitlin said...

Another amazing place to visit... I will definitely add it on my dream places. It is no wonder many families from different parts of the country and even the world fly to this state to enjoy a once in a lifetime kind of camping adventure.