West - Day Twelve - July 4, 2005

This was our day to focus on Grand Teton National Park so we drove down to Jenny Lake for a boat ride across the lake and a 2 mile hike up to Inspiration Point. Everyone (including Katie) hiked the entire 2 miles and took turns using the hiking sticks. Awesome views from the trail as well as in the valley looking up at the mountains with clear blue skies beyond. It was clear after the hike that the smartest thing we could do was go to the hotel at Jackson Lake and chill out. We ordered "take out" from the restaurant and watched a Pokemon dvd while we ate! Later in the evening, we drove down to Jackson (a good 45 minute drive each way) to watch their fireworks for the 4th of July. Launched from the side of Snow King mountain, they were great and lasted a full half hour til 10:30 pm. Justin's favorite firework was the multi-colored ring. Katie woke up enough to see about 10 minutes worth of fireworks. A late night for Libby and me but well worth it.