Between visits to the East Coast and West Coast, we had our own Rocky Mountain adventure as a family unit in Grand Teton National Park. We actually camped for three nights total, but spent one amazing night on a backcountry lake, Leigh Lake, which was right at the base of the Tetons, crystal clear, and away from the crowds of Yellowstone, the Tetons, and Jackson.
We managed to catch Old Faithful on the way down. I have found memories of my own camping trips to Old Faithful as a child, so bringing Claire there was fun this time. She described it as "like a waterfall."
This is Jenny Lake where we stopped for lunch and to gather all the necessary backcountry permits.
Our trip actually took us through two lakes with a short portage in between. Thank goodness Nate could carry the canoe alone!
Claire stays pretty happy in the canoe--paddling, playing "I spy," looking at birds--but I'm not above a lollipop bribe when necessary.
A family picture at the campsite.
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