Early Trip to the Tetons

June 12 thru 15^th

We booked an early Teton trip in an effort to avoid the summer wildfire smoke and the crowds.  Thanks to winter storms and a late spring the lakes and rivers were at capacity while Jackson Hole was green against a backdrop of snow capped mountains.

The Park Service was busy warning visitors about the bears near the lodge. We also visited the new Jenny Lake Visitor Center and the Gros Ventre slide and valley.

The mountains were especially beautiful as we were having breakfast at the lodge.  We also took the jeep on the backroads, including Moose Head Ranch. 

This is a great time of year to visit the Tetons unless you are planning on hiking in the mountains--you would need snowshoes.

April Trip to Zion Park

April 26 thru 30th
We joined Matt & Julie on their family campout at Zion Park.
For Details see:  >Friends & Family > Julie's Album > 2019 Zion Park

We also made side trips to the ghost town of Grafton, Hurricane Mesa and St. George.

Spring Updates

    










We have added a new gallery that provides a detailed review of the June, 1973, backpack trip down Deer Creek, Boulder Creek and The Gulch.  Due to high water, it became a complicated adventure full of  surprises.  

Check it out at:
Outings> Backpacks > 1973 Deer Creek, Boulder Creek & The Gulch


We also added several dozen photos to the Quill Traders collage gallery.  Even if you don't know all the players, sometimes it's just fun to view a bunch of young, energetic friends having a good time...well, most of the time.

>Friends & Family>Quill Traders

Two New Galleries

Bryce Canyon National Park

Tom checking out the Lone Peak summit in 1967

Our end of February road trip to southern Utah and northern Arizona is chronicled at:

>Outings>Photo Field Trips>2019 Early Spring Road Trip






During the winter we assembled a detailed look at various Lone Peak hikes beginning in 1964. 

>Outings>Hikes>Lone Peak

Winter Wanderings

February began with a quick trip to Park City for lunch at our favorite diner and a walk in the snow and sunshine.

The good news--we have plenty of snow with more on the way.

In late January we switched out the soft top for a new hard top which will be more secure for trips and have easier rear cargo access for Costco runs.



In mid January we joined Matt, Julie and the kids for our annual visit to the Utah Auto Show.  More photos are available at:  Friends & Family>Rob & LuJean>2019 Auto Show

Never dull at the Auto Show!


Below is the new Jeep pickup truck--- a mix of new and retro...

Bonus Material--- here is a link to the 2019 Jeep Wrangler Super Bowl Commercial:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msllMWcmC08

Out and about in the Jeep

    

In early September we enjoyed a brief get-away in Park City thanks to LuJean's sister who had several unused nights at The Miners Club -- thanks Beth!!

 

In early October we returned to the North Fork of American Fork Canyon to check on the autumn leaves and see if there was any water left in the reservoir at Silver Lake Flat after the hot, dry summer.  Very little water, but beautiful colors.

Late September Adventures

September 28th Matt, Julie, Spencer & Maddie backpacked into Coyote Gulch for a two night stay at Jacob Hamblin Arch.  Photos of their adventure are at: Friends & Family > Julie's Album

September 24th Rob & LuJean traveled to Grand Teton National Park for a three night stay in search of autumn colors.  See:  Outings > Photo Field Trips > 2018 Teton Autumn