Jackson Hole

It was a long travel day today.  We left Salt Lake City and headed north toward our evening destination of Jackson Hole. The name comes from the first trapper in the region (Jackson) who staked out the area as his for fur collection (his "Hole").

 There are many tiny honeyeaters feeding on the stunted vegetation. On very scenic trip up we climbed up through the Snake River Canyon to the high country and had lunch at a real little back country town of Afton.  It's claim to fame is the largest antler arch in the world.

The place had a number of eateries and small pubs and the locals could not have been more hospitable and friendly.  The fact that we were one of the first groups coming through this season may have been a contributing factor but they were great.

Then we moved on to Jackson Hole.  This is the stamping ground of the rich and famous, much to the consternation of the locals who are being priced out of the market.  We have never seen so many high end galleries, antique dealers and boutique outfitters in such a small area.  However all the people we have met are friendly and amazingly accommodating so we have had a fantastic day.

Claire picked up some courage at a local bar so she could go and have a chat with Abe Lincoln about the state of the American economy.