Friday, August 13, 2010

Closing Statements..

So, I am broke and busted and on my way home. Im currently in Ok City and will be in Austin late tonight. Spent the last 2 days with my grandparents and had a great time. It has been an amazing trip. I hate it had to be cut short, but due to mother natures effects and the sickness I endured, I am now out of money. I dont know if I have my job back yet but I assuming the next 2 months will be very interesting. This has been an incredible ride, I have traveled over 6700 miles and seen some of the most amazing places in this country. Hopefully next time I can head over seas and do some exploring, maybe I will accept donations next time! Hope everyone enjoyed the pics and stories. I hope to see everyone soon, dinner can be at my house but its only leftover canned goods, yummmmm.

Grand Teton Pics

Top of "Inspiration Point" overlooking Jenny Lake

"Hidden Falls"
Along Jenny Lake Trail, big storm coming
Snake River
Top of Signal Mtn overlooking Jackson Lake
Top of Signal Mtn
From top of Signal Mountain
Jackson Lake
Jackson Lake
Cathedral Group
Teton Glacier

Monday, August 9, 2010

Montana Pics

Bitterroot River










Boulder Creek

Day 30..Jackson, Wyoming

This morning I am sitting in a coffee shop in Jackson, Wyoming. I havent gotten to see much of this area, I got in late last night. I was able to spend the last 4 days in Montana in the Bitterroot Valley area. This area is considered to be about 30 miles south of Missoula. Lots of cool little small towns, good food but the people seem to stare at you wondering what you are doing on their turf. Got to see some beautfiul backcountry, boulder creek falls. The hike itself wasnt too bad, but you walk through the Boulder Creek canyons and see some amazing scenery..plan on seeing a lot more today in the Grand Teton..pics coming next, hope everyone is well.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Pics-Idaho

Big Hole River, just as entered Montana

Washington Lake, along trailhead, bout 4 miles in
4th of July Lake, along trailhead, about 2 miles in
Along trailhead "4th of July"..this is one of the many creeks that runs along side the trail
Redfish Lake

Outside of Stanley

Salmon River

Stanley, Idaho..Amazing

I got to Stanley, ID yesterday morning and was completely amazed! This area is incredible..Located about an hour north of Sun Valley Ski Resort, this area offers miles and miles of trails, lakes in the backcountry and on an on. I took this dirt road back about 10 miles off the highway, looking for a certain trailhead. Thought I was lost for a bit..Anyhow, find it and get moving. It was about 6 miles roudtrip, quick and easy but the scenery was something else. There were 2 lakes stashed high in the mountains where I got to relax for a bit. This entire area is full of rivers, creeks and lakes, never seen so much water. The pictures will come next but they dont it justice.

I am now in Montana..I feel like I have been driving in the middle of a magazine..I cant believe I finally made it up here. I will be out for about 3 days and will report back in on Sunday. Have a great weekend everyone..Pics to be posted in a second

Monday, August 2, 2010

Redfish Lake

Still in Portland this morning..Stayed here one extra day, hung out with Elise and Jordan, thanks again for the hospitality! They took me to this amazing placed called Buck lake, nestled near Mount Hood. I will post some pics this week. I am going to hurry and get on the road, have a 10 hour drive to Redfish Lake Idaho. After Redfish, onto Montana, woohoo!