Roadside Attractions

On the road today, headed into Wyoming a pickup truck coming in the opposite direction flashed his headlights. In Wyoming that usually  means wildlife ahead and we weren't disappointed. Around a corner and close enough to the road to make me nervous for than we came upon a mama and baby moose. We were able to get safely to the shoulder of the road and watch them for awhile. Mom never did turn around so you get to see her south end.

Except for a small group of antelope this is the first wildlife we have seen so far.

More about the trip and lots more pictures coming soon.

Back with more again soon. 

Take care and stay cozy!

One Thing to do in Jackson Hole

If you find yourself in Jackson Hole to visit or even to live there is one place I think everyone should go. I highly and I mean very highly, recommend the National Museum of Wildlife Art. This wonderful place is just outside of town on the road to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. When you are driving out of town look to the left to see metal sculptures of a group of buffalo and then elk and you will see the entrance to the steep drive to the museum. 

If the weather is nice or you are prepared for whatever it is, starting with a walk outside to see all the outdoor displays is a good idea. Don't forget to look up the hill above from the parking lot to spot wildlife. Deer and other animals are often seen on that hill. Once inside there are spotting scopes for you to use to look out at the National Elk Refuge.

I was fortunate to be able to visit the museum in December last year. One of the collections to view at that time was National Geographic's 50 Greatest Wildlife Photographs. I am not sure any description of mine could do this amazing collection of images could do it justice. This exhibit will be available until April 24, 2022, so you still have time to see this one.

Other exhibits include paintings and sculptures in metal or stone. Native basket skills are represented here too. For those of you that have young children in your group, there is a place just for them to explore that includes puppets and a stage as well as paper and crayons for their own creations and play. You can find your favorite wildlife represented in the art here. Below are some of my favorites from my December visit.

Owls in paint and stone.

 A group of elephants coming at you to get away from a fire.

Bears, Bears, Bears!

In paint with fur so real looking you want to pet him but please don't!

In a photo by Thomas Mangelson who is the champion of the famous bear mom 399 with her 4 cubs!

And as a sculpture.

The bears are part of or found close to another exhibit that will be at the museum until May 15, 2022. Be sure and check out While They're Sleeping: A Story of Bears.

Also on the site are a gift shop for souvenirs and gifts, and a cafe for a bite to eat before you go on your way to more adventures.

Back with more again soon. Take care and stay cozy!

Maskup Jackson Hole

My little mountain town welcomes the world every summer. This summer we are paying a great price for that. We were at zero new cases for more than a week. That was until the big parks, Grand Teton and Yellowstone, reopened to the world. The latest news is that one of my favorite places to eat had someone covid positive in their dining room last Friday night. We weren't there at that time but it means so many could have been exposed. We are having new cases diagnosed everyday. My safe little place is not so safe right now.

I am hoping that more people take wearing masks more seriously. I know some will and some won't but I can hope, right?

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Road Trip Jackson to Riverton and Back

We had a nice long weekend with my daughter's family. We finally took them on a trip from Jackson to Riverton that I have wanted to do for a long time. To me it is a beautiful drive going over Togwotee Pass into Dubois and along the Wind River through a stunning red rock area and into Riverton.

We stopped in Dubois to visit the National Big Horn Sheep Center. We all enjoyed the displays. From there we went on a bit of a side trip into the Whiskey Mountain Basin to see if we could find the sheep in their winter range. No luck there, no sheep but we did check out the petroglyphs that are easily seen along the road.

From there we went on to lunch in Lander at The Breadboard, a nice sandwich shop. Next stop Riverton. Kids swam at to hotel pool and Jim went to the local casino.

Next morning we woke up to wet heavy snow, had breakfast and were back on the road headed to Jackson. Going through Dubois and leaving the snow storm behind us, this time we stopped at the Jackalope exhibit. Great time for pictures!
Then home to Jackson and a clear but cold day.

A lovely time!




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Monday Memories Wind River Canyon

Monday seems like a good day to reminisce about events large and small. That is my plan, a new plan. I am great at making new plans. We will see how this one goes.

We recently took a drive along the Boysen Reservoir and the Wind River Canyon. This drive goes between Shoshone and Thermopolis in Wyoming. Not a long drive but certainly a beautiful one.

Our first site was a man and his dog fly fishing. The dog is named Bear. I know that because I heard the owner call him, don't know the fisherman's name though.

Farther up the canyon and around every bend I saw again and again the beauty of where we were. You can barely see it here but there is snow at the highest levels of those mountains.

Our little journey included a stop for lunch at the Thermopolis Cafe. The food was good and the service very friendly.

So, how was your weekend?

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