Last week Rachel, Katie, and I set off on another outdoor adventure. This time our destination was Jenny Lake in the center of the Tetons. Instead of doing our usual activity hiking, we decided to take it to the water and try our canoeing skills. After we rented a three-man canoe we hit the water. We paddled out with Rachel in the back as the driver, Katie in the middle, and me leading the way in the front. With each stroke of our oars we became more excited. The beauty that surrounded us was absolutely breathtaking. The looming Tetons above our heads stood as a magnificent piece of art that was only embellished in the reflection of the water. As we paddled on we waved at passerby canoes and happily let our feet dangle in the lake water. It was the perfect day if I may say so myself. That was until a huge black cloud swept over the mountains and a burst of thunder rang through the air. With the small fear of getting stuck in a thunderstorm we hurriedly began to paddle back to shore. Our inexperienced muscles and skills made it difficult to paddle for long periods of time without stopping, but somehow we managed to make it back to the dock just as the rain began to pour, Even though mother nature decided to prematurely end our canoeing trip we still got a great experience out of it and had a blast. From there we drove on to Jackson Hole, one of my new favorite towns. We ate dinner at the Snake River Brewery and used their free WiFi to complete a few Internet needs. From there we drove back to Grant to settle down after a fun filled day.
The wireless at Grant isn’t the best so I’m trying to take advantage of other destinations so I can keep you updated through Facebook and my blog. Pictures are difficult to upload, but I’m doing my best. There’s plenty more on my Facebook profile if you want to check them out. The summer is quickly coming to an end, but I’ll keep you up to date on my upcoming adventures in the Wild Wild West.
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