Grand Tetons

Information on Grand Tetons:

Located high above sea level at elevations from elevations from 6,320 to 13,770 feet, Grand Teton National Park is a diverse ecosystem with terrain ranging from summertime wildflower meadows to rushing whitewater streams. There are also numerous serene lakes with deep blue pools, echoing the stillness and color of the glaciers that shaped them. The wild and winding Snake River descends through the park in a rush of water and the dense forests blanketing the mountainsides provide habitat for a vast array of fauna and flora, with some species dating back to the prehistoric era.

Opportunities for viewing wildlife abound inside the park. It is often possible to see both grizzly and black bears, gray wolves, coyotes, bison and bald eagles.

As you can tell, these mountains are HIGH! We camped inside the Grand Teton National Park. They have several campgrounds all throughout the national parks. The only negative is there is no electricity for tent camping. UGH! That means no heat or air conditioning, if needed. We got set up and I knew that Richard and Pat would want to go riding right away! They have been to the Tetons before and love the view of them. I told Norm for him to go riding and I would stay in the camp. No more mountain tops for me today.  Before they left, we went to the grocery store/trading post inside the camp and got sandwiches. We have not cooked much because all of the national camps on the west side have bear issues. Each campsite even has their own bear storage container. 

Once we were done with the sandwiches, off they went. I settled down to read a book and work on the next Sisterhood study.  About two hours later, in they come. All three were kind of disappointed. They went up, up, up and at the overlooks all they could see of the Tetons were a haze. There was no clear view at all. They described their pictures as "watermarks". You can see what they meant by looking at the pictures.

Richard and Pat turned in early. Norm and I decided to go do some checking out of the park. Off we went on a walk to the lake close to the park, around the park, to the trading post to pick up some souvenirs and pack to the tent. It was a nice, enjoyable evening. We closed the tent up early to keep the "cold" air out. There would be snuggling tonight to help stay warm. We did fine with our two sheets and the sleeping bag cover we had with us.

The Grand Tetons are jagged because they are young mountains. The weather has not had  enough time to wear down their sharp edges.  You can tell that some of them have snow at the tops, and this is July 17th.  What a sight to behold--from a distance!

I had some thoughts about looking at these mountains from a distance. Some of us try to do the same thing in our spiritual lives with God. We keep our distance, not allowing Him to get close enough to see us or for us to see Him and who He is. Now, mind you, God sees everything. So, it is futile for us to try and hide anything from Him. Instead, Lord help us to run to to you every day, looking to deepen our relationship with You, in a new way, just as each day is New when the sun comes up!

Mt. 11:28 says Come to me, all you, who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Only God can do that. However, He wants a daily relationship with us. Not one when the going  gets tough. 

James 4:8 says: Come near to God and he will come near to you. ...... He is right there waiting!