We packed up our campsite at South Jenny Lake and took a short drive in the Civic to the trailhead for our day's hike of Leigh and Bearpaw Lakes. We were supposed to meet some of Noelle's family for this hike but they were running way behind schedule so we started it without them, with the intention that we would meet on the trail. The scenery was amazing. We had great views of the Teton Range from Leigh Lake.
The trail was level and offered easy hiking. We made it to Bearpaw Lake in what seemed like no time.
After a snack we started our way back to the trailhead. We met up with Noelle's mom, brother Kyle, and Aunt Lisa about a mile from Bearpaw Lake. It was great to hike with everyone. After the hike we all headed to Signal Mountain Lodge for nachos the size of Brazil and Blackberry Margaritas. Eric is not a margarita drinker, but even he enjoyed the ones we had at Signal Mountain.
After lunch we headed our own way, driving north past Jackson Lake and into Yellowstone National Park.
We set up the tripod to take our picture at the entrance sign and then excitedly headed into the interior of the park. Our first stop was at Lewis Falls where we strolled around and took a few photos.
Then we headed to Grant Village where we would spend the next two nights. After getting organized at Grant Village a group of us headed a few miles away to the West Thumb Geyser Basin.
It was Eric's first time seeing (and smelling) geothermal features, and although we didn't see any geysers erupt, it was a thrilling experience.
When we headed back to Grant Village, Noelle and Eric went their respective ways to spend the night with their families. Tomorrow would be the big day!
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