Montana

Grand Tetons across Jenny Lake

I camped overnight at Grand Teton NP at Jenny Lake on my way north to Montana. It was nice waking up to the Grand Tetons across the lake.

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Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

Another overnighter on my way north... I visited the Grand Canyon as dusk fell over Yellowstone.

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Montana Gold

Both the trees and our back field turn golden in the fall.

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Footbridge

This footbridge spans the irrigation canal that heads north from the creek.

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Heaven on Earth

I hiked partway up the John Long Mountains across the valley from our house.

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Looking North Up the Valley

The "Narrows" can be seen at the far end of the valley. This is where both Rock Creek and the road are squeezed up against a flank of Babcock Mountain. The lower mountain rises abruptly from the narrowed valley floor.

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Looking South Down the Valley

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Bighorn Sheep Viewing Area

Babcock Mountain and Rock Creek are home to a large number of Bighorn Sheep. The USFS Spring Creek Sheep Viewing Site is located across from the fishing access. A nature trail winds along the base of some cliffs, seen here.

I didn't see any Bighorn Sheep in the viewing area; apparently they were hanging out in our front yard.

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Valley of the Moon

Rock Creek flows through Valley of the Moon.

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Valley of the Moon

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