Tuesday, May 18, 2010

GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK

The Grand Tetons are definitely some of the most beautiful mountains I have ever seen. It is a breathtaking experience to go through this National Park.
(Click on photos to enlarge.)
Self-portrait. I am enjoying the clean, crisp air!
In the Teton Range, there are a dozen glaciers dating back to the
Ice Age; five of those are on Mt. Moran. After spending several
days in Glacier National Park, where you need the equivalent of
the Hubble telescope to spot a glacier, it was nice to see
glaciers here that were visible to the naked eye.
This glacier, called Falling Ice Glacier, is in the center of the photo.
It's the spot that is partially in the shade.
You can clearly see the glacier.
This is another glacier on Mt. Teton.
I spotted this moose from afar.
And, in a couple seconds, she was joined by her pal!
Anywhere there is a moose population, you will
usually find them by the water in low-lying areas.
This is a beaver who was by the roadside eating something.
He quickly dove back into the water.
This area (near Jackson, Wyoming) has a
huge elk population. There is also an elk
refuge in the area.
Deer trying to nap by the roadway.
Ravens seem to follow me. Some kind of
sign from Edgar Allan Poe, I'm sure.
The park is home to many types of birds. I
don't know what this one is.
A robin.
The willow is beautiful with its bright orange and yellow colors.
This tiny chapel in Moose, Wyoming, was built in 1925 and is
still a functioning Episcopal church. Nice view - The Tetons.
CHAPEL OF THE TRANSFIGURATION
Beautiful stained glass!