Howdee all.,
Sept 14th Jeff, sicksta Charlene her husband Tom and I took a very nice hike around Two Ocean Lake. ..an area of the Tetons that doesn't get as much hiking traffic.
But before we get to the trail…we stop for…
photos..of the Tetons 
clouds..and the Tetons
Awesome Orange trees in the distance
I don't know what they are….but they make a nice backdrop to the thistle…
and lookie here…I get lucky
The natural lake is 2.4 miles A 6.4 mile trail circles the lake passing through groves of Aspen and conifers.
The name Two Ocean also refers to nearby Two Ocean Pass which spans the Continental Divide and where a small stream splits into two distributaries named Pacific Creek and Atlantic Creek that flow toward different oceans. Two Ocean Lake is on the western side of the divide, and only drains into Pacific Creek, which flows to the nearby Snake River.
We hiked Grand View Point, which added about 2.5 miles
The start of the hike…
Distant Teton views..
And..more droplets..couldn't help myself…
The path crosses a large field of grasses and wildflower seed heads
The field had an interesting patch of green that mimicked the rounded patch of shrubbery in the back
Ahh…Teton Views
Zoomed in View…
We walk thru woods..
I notice a tree …different
Bark off and resin showing
Autumn shows its colors in the dried grasses and colorful foliage
We are almost across the northern half of the lake…
The northern half of the lake has the most scenic views of the Tetons
But the southern portion of the hike also quite beautiful…
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I LOVE going on these "virtual" hikes with you. What a fabulous place! Definitely on my list of places to visit!!
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Another amazing series of photographs. I love every single one of them. I'm so glad you are having fun.
ReplyDeleteYou are outdoing yourself! I'm loving this segment of your journey! These are absolutely wonderful pictures!
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Dawn what a wonderful hike... Loved all of your photos and they always look so professional... Just like postcards... Your close-ups are outstanding! Have fun!!! Can't wait to see part 2!
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Donna
Gorgeous photos Dawn... love love love looking at them!
ReplyDeleteUgh, you are having way too much fun!
ReplyDeleteGet back to florida! Enjoy our 95 degree heat index!
Amazing photo's Dawn! I hope I can go there some day.
Craig
Absolutely gorgeous everything!!!
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ReplyDeleteSome great photos over the last few posts - Tetons makes the Green Mountains look like bumps in the road. Hardly a bad angle to look at them; they are dramatic.
ReplyDeleteWhether it is Alfred or Winston, he is sticking out his tongue!
ReplyDeleteWell I think these are absolutely lovely, but then all your pictures are. I am really enjoying traveling along with you the lazy way.
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ReplyDeleteSuch amazing color. What a beautiful place. NICE WORK!
This looks like such an enchanting place! It's really quite beautiful and breathtaking! Great photos!
ReplyDeleteYou've blown me away. I'm ready to hop on a plane and move to your area. These are magnificent, from the spatial views to the colors to the cool closeups.
ReplyDeleteDawn!
ReplyDeleteWE WANT YOUR LIFE! Wow, your photography is really amazing. Loving the dew drops... keep 'em coming!
Have a good weekend ... wherever you may be!
Oh man..I really need to get out that way. Holy cow what beauty and you captured it all so well. Those look like fall colors don't they sort of? Beautiful. Thank you for taking Nature Notes along on your hike...sigh.. Michelle
ReplyDeletesimply beautifully captured shots...lovely colourful views!
ReplyDeleteExquiste series as always Dawn! It's been nearly 30 years since I've seen the Tetons and your photos remind me of the beauty that I remember.
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ReplyDeleteOh wow!! What gorgeous color you found with this series of photos! Love all the vistas, putting that thistle in front of that orange makes for a popping pic..and neat tree..but the lol one of alfred or winston..is too funny. Looks like a wonderful day! Thanks for sharing!!
Dawn, all so beautiful! I love the Tetons! I use to be able to see them in the distance from where I lived in Idaho! That was a long time ago but it is a place I will never forget! Your photos are gorgeous and you and Gaelyn must have really strong legs with all that hiking! So pretty! I was wondering if your orange trees were larches but the shape didn't quite look right. However,the color does.
ReplyDeleteAnother great hike, the Tetons are beautiful as usual and those orange trees are stunning. Great photos and thanks for taking me on the hike with you.
ReplyDeleteWonderfulous scenery sicksta!
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ReplyDeleteLooks like the butterfly is a Satyr Comma- common out west- but it would be a life-species for me! Thanks for posting an opportunity to use my Kaufman Focus Guide! :)
Great day in the field! Cheryl
Dawn,these images are spectacular. The best landscapes I've seen in a long, long time.
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Mary (Jealous in NC)
So impressed! Loved my virtual hike with you. :-)
ReplyDeleteKerri
ReplyDeleteGlad you are enjoying the virtual hikes..sure wish you could come on them for real!
NCmountainwoman
Thanks again! Glad you are enjoying the Tetons..
merrilymarylee
Thanks you dear silly gal..i wish i had your sense of humor to add to this..but..I will leave that up to you who do it so well..
squawmama
Thanks for your very nice comment..I really appreciate it!
Blogger Missy the Butterfly and Garden Freak
Thanks Missy! Thanks for stopping by!
Craig Glenn
Thanks craig..but i will take the cool Oregon weather now..picking mushrooms..but I might be wanting that warm weather soon! And speaking about fun..you are on a fun safari looking for the bug lady..
YsMum
Thanks for the kind comment ,,my late night twitter friend!
Janet Creamer
Thanks so much Janet.
Chris Petrak
Yeah..the green mountains are little bumps compared to the tetons..but awesome just the same..I love Vermont!
dsmcaron
hee hee..u were the only one who even attempted to give me an ID..i see a figure..the back of the figure head turned to the side...arms outstreached...big lips..
Chicky
You can travel the lazy with me anytime dear muther!!
matthew houskeeper
Thanks Matthew! I enjoy your sailing adventures too..Must say hello when we are back to visit our family in Ledyard, CT
April
thanks april, you camera would be taking lots of pics here!!
Gel
Howdee Gel and welcome..I dont live in the tetons..but travel full time in an RV..so was able to spend over a week there...awesome place that you must visit!
Warren and Lisa Strobel
Howdee you two..I keep telling you that this life is available to all..so sell your home...buy an RV and hit the road..come on.I am waiting!!!
Nature Notes
Michelle..you should take a trip to the Tetons and Yellowstone..you would love it..and take thousands of photos!!
:: flyingstars ::
Thank you and thanks for visiting!
MaineBirder
Thirty years John? well do yourself a favor..when u graduate school..take a vacation to Yellowstone and the Tetons..
Tina
Thanks for the compliments Tina..hee hee..do u see winston in the cloud?
Kathiesbirds
You lived in Idaho? another beautiful place.
You know i dont know what the trees are..we didnt hike out to see them..but they were the only ones out there..striking color..
eileeninmd
Thanks for the comment eileen..and please come along on my hikes any time!!
beachgrl
Thanks Sicksta!
Weedpicker Cheryl
Thanks so much for the ID...yeah they were common ..saw a few
Thanks for stopping by Cheryl!
Mary
Thanks Mary..Glad you enjoyed!!
RJ Flamingo
Thanks..and glad you came along!!
Thanks everyone...so glad you enjoyed the photos and hike!!
Wow, it's just so beautiful! I really liked those bright orange trees standing out from all the others.
ReplyDeleteThe colors are like on a child's bright picture!!!
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