- four hour hike around Two Ocean and Emma Mathilda Lake in Grand Teton National Park
- evening floating trip on the Snake River
- We saw lots of beavers and mother moose with young
We have an extensive breakfast before we make our way to Two Ocean Lake. From there we start the four-hour hike along the lake to Grand View Point and back along the neighboring Emma Mathilda Lake. The hiking trail leads across meadows, bushes and forests. Again and again, large areas are covered by yellow blooming flowers, the striking mountain peaks of the Teton Mountains behind make a great photo subject. Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately, we don't see any animals. Because the area is considered a first-class grizzley bear habitat. In any case, we always have the bear spray ready to hand.
We arrive at the starting point rather tired. We drive south and stop at several viewpoints of the Teton Mountains. Finally we branch off into Schwabacher Road, which leads down to a branch of the Snake River. We pack - whether allowed or not - the gas stove, pasta and camping chairs. We sit down in a wonderful location and enjoy the magnificent panorama. The beaver family is building their castle right in front of us.
Then we drive to the Visitors Center where we will be picked up for the evening floating tour. With a big rubber boat we drift down the wild, but not too rough river. What a wonderful way to experience the wilderness of Grand Teton National Park. Again and again we see beavers, several bald eagles, a few less deer and an otter family. The lonely highlight of the tour, however, is the mother elk with her young, which is right at one of the numerous river bifurcations. Soon afterwards this eventful day also ends, albeit without the hoped-for bear sighting.
