Day 11

We had some quick errands to run in Jackson – Mom needed a new battery for her camera, I n

eed a cowboy hat, and the kids needed some t-shirts!  Jackson is really an amazing place. We had a ball and were ready to head to Colter Bay on the shore of Jackson Lake.  

We saw some great wildlife on the drive from Jackson.  A few buffalo and then we had a real treat and watch an adult coyote try to catch field mice for about twenty minutes.  We arrived at the Colter Bay campsite around 5PM…we learned that they recently had to put a 5-year-old black bear down because he became too aggressive around the camp.  The biggest emphasis Colter Bay has been about keeping you campgrounds CLEAN.  Unfortunately, most of the bears become aggressive because campsites are left with food or other attractants.

On the way to Colter Bay we stopped for a hike and picnic lunch at Jenny Lak

e and Leigh Lake.  It was a bout a four mile trek around the lakes through some amazing terrain with some spectacular views.  We even found time to take a quick swim in another freezing cold lake!

We cooked up a Big London Broil that would last for about 3 meals and then headed to the camp center for some ice cream.  Darkness was on us and we all headed for bed.  It was – by far – our coldest night and I got up around 3AM to turn the heater on for the first time.  RV temperature was 54.  Needless to say, everyone was awake!  I was actually surprised that I did not hear – IT”S ABOUT TIME!

 Back to bed!  We have an 8-mile hike awaiting us in the morning!