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In the immortal words of the character Del Gue in Jeremiah Johnson, “Ain't this somethin'? I told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. "Make your life go here, son. Here's where the people is. Them mountains is for Indians and wild men." "Mother Gue," I says "the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world," and by God, I was right. . . . I ain't never seen 'em, but my common sense tells me the Andes is foothills, and the Alps is for children to climb. . . . These here is God's finest sculpturings!”
 
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Some people are so stupid. Don't do this.

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Volosaurus rex said:
In the immortal words of the character Del Gue in Jeremiah Johnson, “Ain't this somethin'? I told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. "Make your life go here, son. Here's where the people is. Them mountains is for Indians and wild men." "Mother Gue," I says "the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world," and by God, I was right. . . . I ain't never seen 'em, but my common sense tells me the Andes is foothills, and the Alps is for children to climb. . . . These here is God's finest sculpturings!”
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Well ol Del wasn't as poetic as Muir, but he hit the nail on the head.
 
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To our Big Orange fans currently visiting the Tetons, I would suggest that you rise early. If the weather is cooperative, you may experience alpenglow, a spectacular phenomenon commonly associated with sunrise in the Tetons (see, for example, https://www.facebook.com/EnjoyYourP...4408999947478/654553634599677/?type=3&theater). That messianic mountaineer, John Muir, offered an eloquent and reverent description of this visual effect: “Long, blue, spiky-edged shadows crept out across the snow-fields, while a rosy glow, at first scarce discernible, gradually deepened and suffused every mountain-top, flushing the glaciers and the harsh crags above them. This was the alpenglow, to me the most impressive of all the terrestrial manifestations of God. At the touch of this divine light, the mountains seemed to kindle to a rapt, religious consciousness, and stood hushed like devout worshipers waiting to be blessed” (cited by Sankar Raman Photography).
 
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Volosaurus rex said:
To our Big Orange fans currently visiting the Tetons, I would suggest that you rise early. If the weather is cooperative, you may experience alpenglow, a spectacular phenomenon commonly associated with sunrise in the Tetons (see, for example, https://www.facebook.com/EnjoyYourP...4408999947478/654553634599677/?type=3&theater). That messianic mountaineer, John Muir, offered an eloquent and reverent description of this visual effect: “Long, blue, spiky-edged shadows crept out across the snow-fields, while a rosy glow, at first scarce discernible, gradually deepened and suffused every mountain-top, flushing the glaciers and the harsh crags above them. This was the alpenglow, to me the most impressive of all the terrestrial manifestations of God. At the touch of this divine light, the mountains seemed to kindle to a rapt, religious consciousness, and stood hushed like devout worshipers waiting to be blessed” (cited by Sankar Raman Photography).
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I woke up before dawn every morning we were in GTNP, on the last morning I finally got to see this. It was one of the most beautiful things I've ever witnessed. Also we were there during the full moon phase, and one night when it was clear we went down to the Colter Bay dock. The snow covered mountains were literally glowing in the dark. That was also one of the most startlingly beautiful things I've ever seen.
 
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Ulysees E. McGill said:
I woke up before dawn every morning we were in GTNP, on the last morning I finally got to see this. It was one of the most beautiful things I've ever witnessed. Also we were there during the full moon phase, and one night when it was clear we went down to the Colter Bay dock. The snow covered mountains were literally glowing in the dark. That was also one of the most startlingly beautiful things I've ever seen.
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Here is an example of alpenglow (https://www.facebook.com/USInterior...9464015773955/736621826391501/?type=3&theater) that evokes memories of the song title, “Fire on the Mountain,” performed by the Marshall Tucker Band. A professional photographer explains the visual effect: “Watch for clouds to the East that will block the rising sunlight. The "magic" happens when it's clear to the East, but weather (clouds) are coming over the Tetons, as they will generate an amazing sunrise as the light reflects off the clouds. This might only be for a few minutes so pick a spot and stay there for sunrise” (Best Places to Photograph in Grand Teton National Park).

Two equally dramatic but much “moodier” examples of alpenglow were photographed, respectively, at the Oxbow Bend in the Tetons (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154972450114863&set=gm.648077772014496&type=3&pnref=story) and the most iconic vantage point in Glacier National Park, the Wild Goose Island overlook for St. Mary Lake (https://www.facebook.com/Bombacipho...1772207685579/391938017668998/?type=3&theater).
 
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Ulysees E. McGill said:
I woke up before dawn every morning we were in GTNP, on the last morning I finally got to see this. It was one of the most beautiful things I've ever witnessed. Also we were there during the full moon phase, and one night when it was clear we went down to the Colter Bay dock. The snow covered mountains were literally glowing in the dark. That was also one of the most startlingly beautiful things I've ever seen.
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Awesome you were there during a full moon, it doesn't get much better than that. Hiking and skiing under a full moon is about as cool as it gets.
 
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NorCalVol67 said:
Awesome you were there during a full moon, it doesn't get much better than that. Hiking and skiing under a full moon is about as cool as it gets.
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Sadly my body is a wreck. I do good to hike at all. But one of my lifelong goals was to learn to ski. That will never happen now. Have fun for broke down geezers like me.
 
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Ulysees E. McGill said:
The visitor centers are a must if you like a cool museum\learning experience. The best ones are the the Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor center, Laurence S. Rockefeller Preserve center, Colter Bay visitor center and American Indian museum in Grand Teton National park, and The Old Faithful Visitor center and Canyon Visitor center in Yellowstone National park. If it is a rainy day, it is a good time to hit those. Somebody mentioned the national elk refuge, but the elk are going to be immigrated back into the parks by then. The elk immigrate onto the elk refuge during the winter, the elk, moose, bison and pronghorn should be dropping calves left and right in mid to late May. There were hundreds of calves of all species in mid June when we went.
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Just to supplement your info on this point, if weather should dictate "down" time and you are in or near Cody, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West (formerly known as the Buffalo Bill Historical Center) should be given serious consideration (see https://centerofthewest.org/). It comprises five excellent museums in one. Depending on your personal interests, I highly recommend the Whitney Western Art Museum, Plains Indian Museum and the Draper Natural History Museum, which is dedicated to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. It wouldn't make up for a rainout, but I believe that you would find time spent at the BBHC to have been time well spent, nonetheless.
 
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volfanngatorland, one final recommendation. Depending on where your accommodations are reserved, give serious consideration to the Mural Room, Jackson Lake Lodge, for dinner. It certainly is pricey, but there probably is not a restaurant anywhere within an American national park with a better view (see Mural Room - Jackson Lake Lodge). Here is its dinner menu: http://gtlc.com/media/1663/mural-room-dinner-2016.pdf.
 
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Volosaurus rex said:
volfanngatorland, one final recommendation. Depending on where your accommodations are reserved, give serious consideration to the Mural Room, Jackson Lake Lodge, for dinner. It certainly is pricey, but there probably is not a restaurant anywhere within an American national park with a better view (see Mural Room - Jackson Lake Lodge). Here is its dinner menu: http://gtlc.com/media/1663/mural-room-dinner-2016.pdf.
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Seconded. Also, if you have a chance, grab a drink at Dornan's in Moose and sit on the upstairs deck.
 
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Thanks for all the help everyone. We are actually eating at the Jackson Lake lodge for dinner as I type this. Had breakfast here as well.

Our time in the Tetons is coming to an end tomorrow as we head up to Yellowstone for a few days. Think the plan is to hit the rodeo in Cody tomorrow night and grab some food there before hitting the park Sunday and Monday
 
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Here's the view out back of the Jackson Lodge tonight for those who recognize the view. Herd of Elk off in the distance
 

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volfanngatorland said:
Thanks for all the help everyone. We are actually eating at the Jackson Lake lodge for dinner as I type this. Had breakfast here as well.

Our time in the Tetons is coming to an end tomorrow as we head up to Yellowstone for a few days. Think the plan is to hit the rodeo in Cody tomorrow night and grab some food there before hitting the park Sunday and Monday
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If you would like to sample a little slice of well-preserved history in Cody, visit the Irma Hotel for lunch or dinner, as the case may be. It was established in 1902 by Buffalo Bill Cody and named for his daughter, Irma. I have eaten there only once and that was years ago, so I cannot offer a critique of their cuisine that would be current. For information on the hotel, restaurant and a list of their menus, see Buffalo Bill's Irma Hotel, Historic Lodging & Restaurant Dining in Cody WY near Yellowstone and Buffalo Bill's Irma Hotel, Historic Lodging & Restaurant Dining in Cody WY near Yellowstone.
 
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BearTooth Highway was amazing. Thanks for the advice on that, absolutely beautiful.
 
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So what is next on the itinerary? I trust that you paid your obligatory respects to Old Faithful and, hopefully, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
 
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lived in Yellowstone Lake Lodge. Cody was our fav go to for food. Nice place. Absorokas are beautiful. Enjoy friend
 
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Volosaurus rex said:
So what is next on the itinerary? I trust that you paid your obligatory respects to Old Faithful and, hopefully, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
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We are actually headed back today. Absolutely loved our stay, we will be back as soon as we get another opportunity. Hitting Hayden Valley again on the way out, mama grizzly and cubs have been up on the ridge the past few days.

Did about everything you could think of these last few days, need another vacation to rest up now.
 
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You have time to go to Glacier NP? That was my favorite area in that part of the country. All of it is nice though.

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nevermind just saw where you are leaving.
 
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