our trip // exploring

Well folks, we've made it to the last two "categories" of our trip - "exploring" and "sights" - which coincidently contain some of my very favorite photos from the week. We'll start with exploring, the things we found while off-roading or hiking. While there are so many main attractions of the Yellowstone/Teton area - Old Faithful, Hot Springs, Tetons - the entire area is one giant mess of beautiful scenery everywhere you turn. Here were some of our favorite moments spent exploring.

at the top of the pass through the Bighorn Mountains

the valley by our campsite near Mammoth Hot Springs, and the Absaroka Range in the background

crystal-clear Jenny Lake. Tim is demonstrating his "Life Straw" - a tube the filters water so that it is drinkable.

cooling off in the snow during a hike

Tim's summit attempt of Teewinot. This is a sort of "Where's Waldo Tim" type of photo. Hint: look for a big rock.

splashing in the river near the Tetons. this is where we saw the marmot.