We are so entranced with Cody, WY, that we found ourselves looking at properties advertised in the window of a local realty office. What’s not to like? Low sales tax and low property taxes, no state income tax, gentle winters

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This morning we said “Goodbye” to Yellowstone National Park. I didn’t think I would be as sad as I was; there is so much here that defies description and requires personal viewing. Additionally, the fact that we could not be

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Today was spent looking for elusive wildlife as we experienced the Canyon, Washburn, and Tower-Roosevelt areas of the park. From my perspective, it was challenging. Not because I’m afraid of wild animals, but because I’m very afraid of heights. Little

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This morning we “broke camp” at The Old Faithful Inn. But before we headed north to Canyon Lodge we saw Old Faithful erupt one last time. I also took a couple mile walk around Geyser Hill. If the various geysers

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I am awed by the challenge. How can I humbly describe what Earl and I saw on our guided tour today through Yellowstone’s magnificent features when there have been books and films and videos that have recorded the park’s glory?

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The two guidebooks that have been our faithful companions both said Yellowstone was fifty-five miles up the road (and I mean North) from Jackson, Wyoming. So we started out this morning figuring to wander along the way but still arrive

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Before leaving Grand Teton National Park, there was one more sight I wanted to see: Jackson Lake Lodge with its 385 rooms, its sixty foot picture windows in the lobby, and its outdoor heated swimming pool. I suspect it is

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Earl said it more than once: “What a lovely day.”

And it was. Jammed packed with nature and history and art. And marvelous macaroni and cheese for dinner.

We started the day by driving into Grand Teton National Park and

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Where I come from the snake refers to Jay “The Snake” Cutler, starting quarterback for the Chicago Bears. Here in Jackson, WY, it refers to a winding river that can be both tranquil and turbulent at the same time.

This

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