We are getting ready to fly out to Tahiti, staying at an Airbnb after over two months of tent camping. We definitely needed a break from the constant travel in a tent. We are also spending quality time with our friends Ali and Niloo who live in the area. The weather has been absolutely incredible... Continue Reading →
Day 48 – In British Columbia
We are quite behind in our blog but will be catching up soon. We had a great stay at Nancy and Alastair's in Vernon. Thank you for hosting us! On our way to Washington State and along the Pacific Coast.
Day 22 – In Montana
We haven't had Wifi or cell reception during our time in Yellowstone. We are a little behind our posts but we will catch up soon.
Day 16 – Yellowstone – West Thumb and the Grand Prismatic
It had rained a bit overnight, but thankfully when we got out of the tent it had stopped and the sun was starting to shine through the clouds. We hadn’t seen the sun since arriving in Yellowstone two days ago. We had pancakes for breakfast in the sun as we watched everything around us steam... Continue Reading →
Day 15 – Yellowstone – Old Faithful
Overnight I had heard what I assumed were either Coyotes or Wolves howling in the distance. I contemplated going to the bathroom in the dark in the early mornings and decided it wasn’t worth it it after all these thoughts about grizzlies. We woke up to some small sections of our tent being a bit... Continue Reading →
Day 14 – Grand Teton to Yellowstone
We woke up to an overcast cool morning. We were headed to Yellowstone and checking out, so we had breakfast and packed up our tent. It was going to be a short drive (1.5 hours) to Yellowstone but there were many places to stop along the way. We had to drive around the 50 site... Continue Reading →
Day 13 – Grand Teton National Park – Jenny Lake Day 2
We had learned the night before that you can do a 12 hour hike through painbrush canyon through cascade canyon and that it is one of the most stunning and beautiful hikes you can do. Some people do it in two days and spent the night in the mountains. Being with the kids this wasn’t... Continue Reading →
Day 12 – Grand Teton National Park – Jenny Lake
It has been getting quite cool at night, and last night was no exception. Jenny lake is at an elevation of about 7000 to 8000 ft, and the Teton peaks range between 12,000 to 13,000 ft with some of the mountains having glaciers. Jenny Lake campground is a very popular tent only campground, and although... Continue Reading →