~Yesterday, we stopped at the Snake River pull-off while driving through The Tetons. The trees have grown over the years blocking a lot of the view, but one can still get a glimpse.
The Snake River in the Tetons.
It wasn’t until the year 1912 that the United States Geographic Board made official the name, “The Snake River.” The Snake River Got its Name From a Misinterpretation over 11,000 years ago, the Snake was a vital source of life for the Native Americans, specifically the Shoshones, that were living along the banks of the river.
The Snake River is a major river of the greater Pacific Northwest region in the United States. At 1,078 miles long, it is the largest tributary of the Columbia River, in turn, the largest North American river that empties into the Pacific Ocean. The Snake River rises in western Wyoming, then flows through the Snake River Plain of southern Idaho, the rugged Hells Canyon on the Oregon–Idaho border, and the rolling Palouse Hills of Washington, emptying into the Columbia River at the Tri-Cities, Washington.
I spotted three Bald Eagles circling the area. It looked like two adults and one immature. What a beautiful sight.
~Off of Antelope Flats Road in The Tetons sits an old barn, and it is probably the most photographed barn in the US. It was built by Thomas Alma Moulton and his sons between 1912 and 1945.
It sits west of the road known as Mormon Row, in an area called Antelope Flats, between the towns of Kelly and Moose. Now lying within Grand Teton National Park, it is near the homestead of Andy Chambers. The property with the barn was one of the last parcels sold to the National Park Service by the Moulton family. Often photographed, the barn with the Teton Range in the background has become a symbol of Jackson Hole.
~A Mountain Blue Bird came for a visit yesterday. I looked out the RV window and there she was, sitting on a fence post. I haven’t seen one in a long time.
~Yesterday we drove from Rawlings to Rock Springs, WY, and spent one night. Green River is a neighboring town of Rock Springs. We walked along the picturesque Green River, which is a fun area for walking, biking, rafting, and fishing. The town looks very nice, to include historic buildings, shopping, restaurants and lots of recreational areas.
Here are a few photos of the area.
The boardwalk.HowardThe Green RiverBridge over The Green RiverMild rapids.Social Distancing, Wyoming style.Rafters
There were Robins everywhere!
Mama RobinBaby RobinBaby learning to hunt for worms.The park area.Deer in the wooded area.
If you are ever driving along I-80 near Green River, WY stop and take a walk!
