Wyoming is full of wilderness. I suppose that's why people come here: to experience wild country. I was promised lots of amazing hiking here in Jackson's Hole and I got it. One morning I left the house at 5:45am driving two hours to Shoshone National Park to meet fellow Wyoming Wilderness Association staff members and some good ol' Wyoming locals for a nice long walk in the wild.
We walked 15 miles out to this immense valley where we were met by a man and woman dressed in full jean tuxedos and cowboy hats on horseback. They fed us brownies and Sobe water they had hauled up on donkeys. We talked about how the grizzly habitat is being threatened by the beetle-kill, how the locals want to wipe out every wolf in the state, and how getting dressed up in Wyoming means putting on your best hunting clothes.
It's beautiful country, but I have to say Wyoming sure does live up to its motto...
Wyoming is full of wilderness. I suppose that's why people come here: to experience wild country. I was promised lots of amazing hiking here in Jackson's Hole and I got it. One morning I left the house at 5:45am driving two hours to Shoshone National Park to meet fellow Wyoming Wilderness Association staff members and some good ol' Wyoming locals for a nice long walk in the wild.
We walked 15 miles out to this immense valley where we were met by a man and woman dressed in full jean tuxedos and cowboy hats on horseback. They fed us brownies and Sobe water they had hauled up on donkeys. We talked about how the grizzly habitat is being threatened by the beetle-kill, how the locals want to wipe out every wolf in the state, and how getting dressed up in Wyoming means putting on your best hunting clothes.
It's beautiful country, but I have to say Wyoming sure does live up to its motto...
What amazing views. I can't wait to come for a visit. You both must be so happy there. love, Shona
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ReplyDeleteI love you guys... and will try to catch up on the other posts when I have time...
What a beautiful website you've put together... just like your relationship.
With love, Mama Shona
Great photos, Jules!! The views are almost as beautiful as the teapot :)
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