YELLOWSTONE AND GRAND TETON TRIP REPORT DAY 7 : Craig Thomas visitor center, Moose village drive, String lake and Leigh lake hike

 

Day 7 Oct 16, 2021 Saturday: 

GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK: Craig Thomas visitor center, Moose village drive, String lake and Leigh lake hike

MOOSE AND HER CALF AT DOORSTEP

A moose and her calf were grazing on the small tree in front of our room when we stepped out to head to the park

Drove through the cool town of Jackson

JACKSON

 Craig Thomas visitor center

So, after this moose pic, started our drive and saw another moose

MOOSE VILLAGE DRIVE

Then we drove outside the park to enjoy the scenic spots of Moose village.

YES, QUITE THE MOOSE DAY FOR US!!😁😀

SNAKY RIVER LOOKOUT

Resumed our drive

STRING LAKE AND LEIGH LAKE HIKE

Parked at the trail head and started off on the hike.

String lake was right at the beginning. 

Then we hiked along its shore to Leigh lake.

Lots of snow and ice on the trail and some places were quite slick.

It was a beautiful hike though.

Pony riders on the trail...

LEIGH LAKE

ATTEMPT TO DRIVE INTO YNP

Temperature was in mid fifties. We thought there is a good chance of getting a clear glimpse of Grand Prismatic and even the travertine terraces of Mammoth... with not much snow.

We had finished the Leigh lake hike by 3.30, so we drove to the South entrance.

By the time we approached the South entrance, the whole atmosphere changed and South entrance road was still snowy and icy.

I felt scared and uncomfortable. I told son to turn back. It'll be foolish to attempt to go in. the microclimate has to be deferred to.

He agreed and we turned back. Instead of driving back through Teton, we drove through Moose village , then Jackson and were back to our hotel.

VIDEO LINKS

TETON NP:CRAIIG THOMAS VISITOR CENTER

https://photos.app.goo.gl/RiHicHkyX4DVAwLWA

TETON NP:SNAKY RIVER LOOKOUT

https://photos.app.goo.gl/3aSv4oGzhqFJDDn89

TETON NP:STRING LAKE AND LEIGH LAKE HIKES

https://photos.app.goo.gl/svfZAYLmMHCGkUmz8

TETON MOOSE NEAR JACKSON DAM, DRIVE

https://photos.app.goo.gl/E1LyCpgmzjpM2rpA9

MOOSE VILLAGE DRIVE

https://photos.app.goo.gl/SyALgKLXaRpJn8weA

MOOSE AND CALF NEAR HOTEL ROOM, TETON VILLAGE

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Ny3DJgbhx94sHjYV6

We decided we'll attempt to see YNP again on Sunday and if needed extend our stay

REPORT OF OUR NEXT DAY AND DRIVE BACK HOME CONTINUES HERE:

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