Walking the Grand Tetons

“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” — John Muir

     Last autumn, my husband and I took a trip to the mountains. We went looking for a quiet respit from our busy lives. He and I both are drawn to the mountains for reasons hard to define-- there is something about being in the mountains that puts your own life in perspective. When you are looking up at a 14,000 foot tall mountain, your own troubles can seem seem insignificant. When you are at the top of such a mountain, you feel closer to God. Neither of us had visited the Grand Tetons. Our visit there made a profound impact on us both. 

a hiking path

the road to Jenny Lake

     We were able to spend a couple days here, and spent it both traveling the national park in the car and getting out and hiking a bit. This place is so beautiful I simply cannot describe it in words. Rather than try, I will let the photos we took speak.

     We left the Grand Tetons with a renewed sense of peace and joy. Being in a place this profoundly beautiful can lift spirits in a way almost nothing else can. Being there together, sharing the experience, intensified that lift. For those whose spirits are lagging, I highly endorse a trip to this area. In the words of our National Park Service, "Get Out There!"

Lanny snapping a photo

Barb on the hiking trail