Camp on the Buffalo River. Day 6, CDT.

Leaving Jo Ann and Dave’s.

We got up early and went to the North Highway Cafe for breakfast with Jo Ann and Dave. Jim and Doris were also there.

Tightening Some Bolts on the Van.

I installed the springs on the van just before we left on this adventure but I didn’t have a chance to drive it enough to settle the springs in.
After all the dirt roads we have been on I am noticing some new rattles and squeaks so I thought this would be good opportunity to tighten all the bolts up. Most of the bolts were tight but there were a few that took a little tightening.

I also had to replace the inside door handle on the side door of the van. The windshield wipers don’t work but I haven’t found out why yet.  It is an intermittent problem.

Leaving Jo Ann and Dave’s.

Once I was through with the repairs, we left Jo Ann and Dave’s and headed back to Ashton where we picked up the CDT again. Thanks a lot Jo Ann and Dave

Heading for Ashton.

We passed a lot of potato fields. You can just see the Grand Tetons in the background.

Here is another view of the Tetons across the fields.

Back on the Trail.

As we traveled along we could see some nice clouds in the north east.

We keep getting better and better views of the Tetons as we get closer to Wyoming.

We cross from Idaho into Wyoming.

We pass a large lake that was almost covered in Lily pads.

A little farther down the trail we pass a couple of mountain bikers.

We passed through a lot of beautiful green country.

We stopped on the Divide to have lunch.

Patti took a couple wildflower pictures.

After lunch we got back on the trail.

The scenery is just fantastic. Of course we are driving on a trail with Yellowstone NP on our left and Teton NP on our right so how could it be anything less.

Unfortunately a lot of the forest shows signs of a large forest fire.

Of course where you have a fire, shortly after you have Fireweed to offset the ugliness of the fire with the beauty of their flower.

We crossed several streams but we don’t know their names.

Eventually we hit pavement and continued south through Teton NP.

As we drive along this large lake we get another view of the mountains.

It was getting later in the day but we had to get away from the park so we could find a camp spot for the night.

We drove south a while and after a couple of tries Dennis found the CDT again and we headed east on a small road looking for a camp. We came to a gravel pile and some equipment on the right side of the road. Dennis turned off to check it out for a possible camp. The gravel pit was a bust but there was a skinny little trail going down hill toward the Buffalo River. We waited while Dennis checked it out. After a short time they called us on the radio and said they found a suitable camp.

We drove down the hill and parked on a flat above the river…

with a fantastic view of the Buffalo River and the Tetons.

We sat around outside enjoying the view until around 9:00 but the mosquitoes drove us indoors.