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    Intermittent Spring

    Intermittent Spring

    4.8(5 reviews)
    84.6 mi

    What a great family hike! Toddlers? No problem. Babies? No problem. Drive as far up the road as you…read morecan go and park at either the upper or lower parking lot. We went in late July and were so enthralled with the scenery the whole way to the spring. It is vastly green, with plenty of wildflowers along the trail. Stop and see some raspberries, and even some wildlife hanging out in the water (there was a mama and baby moose there along our hike!) The River coming down from the spring is absolutely gorgeous, but of course, fast and freezing, so even though it goes without saying, don't let your little ones get too close. Although there are plenty of spots for adults to stop and dip in their toes or hands for a quick cool off. Once you walk to the top of the trail and the base of the spring, (about a mile walk) the hike gets much steeper and more difficult. I actually didn't know we were going on this hike so I wore sandals up the trail with no problem, but I wouldn't recommend it for hiking to the top, there are steep rocks and slippery slopes of dirt that require shoes with good traction. The top of the spring is such a delight! With a fantastic view cascading down the mountain, you can see the intermittent spring turning on and off every 12-18 minutes. It honestly feel like magic! Once we got to the top of the spring I felt like my kids were safe there. We all had a great time playing on the rocks and filling our water bottles with cool fresh spring water! Right before the steep trail at the top are picnic tables for those travelers wanting to take it easy. There are also some picnic tables at the parking lots. I would absolutely recommend this hike in star valley with or without kids, for older people, or even those who want to take it easy with a little extra exercise. July was around 80° and not too hot. I'm sure it'd be a great one to hike in the fall as well!

    So this is what I hear. That because if some very odd geology this spring runs for 15-20 minutes…read morethen almost like you turned off the spigot stops for 15-20 minutes then restarts again for another round. A little research later on reveals that this is one of only a couple places in the world with a cold water, intermittent spring. Well this I gotta see!! Getting to the spring in late July is beautiful. All sunshine, bubbly creek, flowers and butterflies. A five mile drive and a mile or so hike and you're there. But it turns out this intermittent thing has a seasonality to it and we're just a touch early. Well that's OK. It's a beautiful area, lovely day.... Hey, what is that? There's some big thing covering part of the creek and it's got branches and other debris on top. Wait... that's snow... in July. That's a bridge of snow that crosses the creek. And on the uphill side it's at least 30 feet tall!!!! Unreal!! This spring is located in a steep sided canyon that rarely gets any sun. The snow that falls here apparently slides down the walls and accumulates at a pinch point. It compresses and becomes more like ice than snow. Dust and tree debris cover the top insulating it and slowing melting from the top. And voila.... ice bridge!! The path to the head of the spring leads on top of this bridge so on the way up and down you can pelt all your friends with snowballs, ....in July. Got to climb further up the canyon and got some pretty interesting photos. The spring water was delicious and the chance to hang out with the fam and enjoy this beautifulI canyon was awesome. Wish we'd been able to see the spring do it's thing but the chance to see this ginormous ice bridge made up for any dissatisfaction.

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    Intermittent Spring - Group photo at the top

    Group photo at the top

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    Grand Teton National Park - Hike to Taggart Lake

    Grand Teton National Park

    4.9(185 reviews)
    93.5 mi

    Grand Teton National Park in Jackson, WY is one of the most breathtaking places I have ever…read morevisited. The combination of towering mountains, crystal-clear lakes, wildlife, and wide-open landscapes is simply incredible. Every turn brings another amazing view, whether you're hiking, biking, driving through the park, or just stopping to take it all in. The Tetons feel wild, majestic, and untouched in a way that is truly special. Grateful that places like this are protected and available for everyone to experience. A must-visit destination.

    I will forever remember Grand Teton National Park. I loved it so much--it's definitely at the top…read moreof my list of favorite national parks. It's so diverse, oh so beautiful! I wish I could have stayed longer, but I'm very grateful for the opportunity to visit. Here are a few tips based on my experience: We lodged in Victor, Idaho, which was super convenient for Grand Teton NP. It's much more affordable, and the drive was beautiful. There is so much to do at GTP--I recommend exploring the park for at least 2+ days. Here's what I recommend. Start each day early: * 5:45 AM - Schwabacher's Landing (sunrise) * 6:45 AM - Snake River Overlook * 7:30 AM - Mormon Row (barn glow) * Jenny Lake Shuttle (8-8:30 AM, $20 RT) * Hike Hidden Falls (0.5 mi, 15-20 min) * Hike Inspiration Point (0.4 mi , 20-30 min) Take a break and have lunch at Dornan's Pizza Pasta Co. After lunch, head over to String Lake (swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding). End your day at Glacier View Turnout and Mount Moran Turnout for a scenic drive along Teton Park Road.

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    Grand Teton National Park - Hidden Falls

    Hidden Falls

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    White Pines Ski Area - White pine on Christmas Day.

    White Pines Ski Area

    4.6(7 reviews)
    34.5 mi

    This is a fun place to ski. 8 bought a season pass and I am having a blast. Even though it has been…read morea challenging year for snow, the resort had done an excellent job of grooming on cruiser runs. It is a friendly, family and solo resort. The blue sky days provide some fantastic views of the nearby mountain ranges.

    I am so thankful that White Pines Ski Area was recommended to us. I am a 64 year old brand new…read moreskier, and I have felt welcome and supported by all of the staff at White Pines. They were wonderful about helping me get skis and then were attentive and slowed down the lifts for me, so I'd feel comfortable getting on and off the lifts. If you are looking for a nice place to take your family skiing, this is the place. There are ski runs for all abilities. I witnessed many families with young children who were skiing as a family. As a brand new skier, I felt it was important to take some skiing lessons. They matched me with a wonderful instructor, John, who was patient and encouraging. He helped me to believe that I could actually make it down the run. They advertise that there are never wait lines for their lifts, and my husband and I found that to be true. Although there were many people skiing, it is still a smaller ski area where you have room to ski and friendly people to help. Thank you to everyone at White Pines who helped to make our 4 days of skiing a great success. We will certainly be back!

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    White Pines Ski Area - A foggy day to see the lake, still beautiful.

    A foggy day to see the lake, still beautiful.

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    White Pines Ski Area - Top of the great spirit lift you can see Fremont lake .

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    Top of the great spirit lift you can see Fremont lake .

    The Hole Hiking Experience - Spectacular views at the top!

    The Hole Hiking Experience

    4.9(12 reviews)
    94.4 mi

    As our Sled Dog Tour was cancelled due to the thaw we looked for a last minute activity to do with…read morethe family. We found The Hoke Hiking Experience and I have them a call. Cathy answered and was very pleasant. I explained our situation and she was understanding and found us a Snowshoeing Tour in the Tetons for a half or whole day. We chose a half day guided snowshoe tour. Beverly met us at our hotel the next morning at 0800. We chatted for a bit and there were a couple of options for us to 'shoe'. My daughters hadn't seen a Moose before so we chose the River Valley Area in the Teton National Park. The drive was about 20 minutes from Jackson. Beverly had all the gear you needed. We started out on our hike and the scenery was so beautiful. We had a very 'bluebird' day. On our was back we began to see signs of Moose. Shortly after we found what we wanted to see. A cow and her calf. Being careful not to stare to long or threaten them we were able to watch and see these beautiful animals and appreciate their size. Beverly was a very knowledgeable guide and a wonderful woman. Having help raise two daughters it is great for them to interact with other strong women. We have discussed as a family of visiting in the summer months and The Hole Experience offers a overnight camping and hiking experience that we will want to do.

    Fantastic hiking guides! We called last minute and Janet was a miracle worker getting us connected…read morewith a hike today. She was thoughtful and courteous, called back when we got disconnected (i think i was laughing and hung up with my cheek). She arranged for Tessa to be our guide. Tessa was extremely knowledgeable about the trails, brought us to one that for our hiking skills (or lack of) and took us on a beautiful hike. We learned about local plants, trees, and climbed to the top of the trail where we could see all the mountains around us. It was exactly the hole we asked for! We traded interesting and fun tales, learned about Jackson Hole, Teton, and even bits about Yellowstone, we stayed hydrated with provided water, and had an amazing day. Thank you Tessa for exceeding our expectations!

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    The Hole Hiking Experience
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