Sunday, June 20, 2010

Rockin' the Rockies: Green River Lakes

Squaretop Mountain along the Green River.   
After 3 days and nights of getting rained on, snowed out, and facing wind gusts that were blowing trees over, we got some nice weather!  Thanks, Wyoming!  We packed 12 miles, into the upper Green River valley, and I got this shot.  It was cold, and i had to wade into the frigid river to a fallen tree and set up my camera.  The moon was out, so it lit it up nicely, and i was able to get some star trails with a 45 minute exposure.  

We camped out at this spot for 3 nights, braving the elements.  The nasty weather provided for some cool photos, so no complaints.  

Bald eagle.

Yeehaw!  
We had the upper valley to ourselves.   Enjoying a good read and a view.   
We didn't see any bears, but there were plenty of signs.  Big guys roamin' around!  
Mooooooooooooooooooooooooooooose!  
Sunset over the Green river.  
This little gray jay was hangin' out by our camp for a couple days.  
So I'll be honest...we can't even catch a cold in Wyoming.  



We spent last night at the D.C. Bar Ranch, in the Green River Valley.  This crusty character, Tim Singewald, has owned and operated the D.C. Bar, for over 30 years.  He's the ultimate mountain man, and knows this corner of Wyoming like the back of his hand.   The D.C. Bar had a party, and since Josh used to work there, we were able to stay for the shindig.   Good guy, Tim.   

Spending a night in the Tetons, then up to Yellowstone for a couple nights.  I'll post more soon.   

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