The contrasts in the landscape here strange. On one side you could look over a tranquill creek in a green meadow and on the other side would be an alien looking vision of bubbling mud or a geyser blasting boiling water and steam like a pressure cooker waiting to explode. And apparently it is overdue to do just that!
We are in West Yellowstone for 2 layover days, so today we took a guided tour through the park to some of the famous geysers, vents, mudpots and waterfalls. We got to see a few elk, bison, various volcanic rock and endless lodgepole pines. (Our bus was the new one. The refurbished 1939 one looked really cool)
Although the final couple hours into West Yellowstone were very busy with traffic, most of the day was pleasant cycling through forests and wild flowers.
Hungry bikers waiting while Bill cooks dinner.
After descending from the pass, we entered Idaho and for 40 of our 70 mile day fought insane 25 - 35mph winds to get to Ashton.
Approaching the summit and join the main road
Switchbacks through the firs like riding between hundreds of church spires all pointing the way...up!
Info board at start of pass. We followed the old pass that is now closed to traffic.
On the bikepath between Jenny Lake and Moose Junction.
Sagebrush sprinkled with summer flowers, pines and the Tetons...recipe for a pleasant morning pedal.
The Tetons from Jackson Lake.
The Tetons form an amazing backdrop to the landscape.
6 July. Could only manage about 12mph fighting the headwind on the 17 mile descent, but the exciting first glimpses of Grand Teton gave us something to aim for.
