Grand Tetons in three days

Camping: Free

Cellphone reception and/or WIFI: Signal hill. You can use some hotels lobbies for free for WIFI. The laundry mat in Colter Bay has free WIFI as long as you do laundry.

Day 1: Getting there and setting up camp

We headed to the Grand Tetons from Yellowstone. Right when you enter the Tetons from the north

there is a little ranger station. We stopped there to get a map of the area and they told us about this great little FREE camping spot not far from there. They gave us a map and we decided to give it a look. The paid camping was convenient but again it will be “rock festival” camping (bumper to bumper). So we headed down this dirt road and came upon camping spot number one. It was full. We ended up getting to spot 4 and alas it was open. There were two spots and a very nice toilet. It was amazing. Secluded and beautiful. Of course there was a bear box to keep you and your food safe. This time we were going to use it. The ranger also told us a little secret of where we can shower for free. We promised not to tell. Just ask they will give you the low down ;).  After we set up our tent and got some firewood, we headed out to some of the lookouts and got some food to make. When we got back there was an older couple from Boston camped next to us. I did actually learn something. He had his American flag out and it seems that the American flag is not allowed to be in darkness so he had his little lamp shine on it all night.

Day 2: Day hike

The next day we headed out on a day hike we did the hike around the two oceans lake and Emma lake. There are more popular hikes that take you into the Tetons themselves but we heard from a ranger that for views of the Tetons from afar this was the hike to do. You also had the option of bailing sooner seeing that there is more than one loop. We saw two bold eagles fishing and playing with a fish in the air. We also came across some really friendly people out with their horses.

Day 3: Sightseeing and maintenance day

We decided to see as much as possible of the park and do the tourist lookout points and stop at some of the historic spots. We did some laundry etc before heading out. We headed out the east part of the park and headed south. We stopped at Cunningham’s cabin and continued down. We visited the chapel of Transfiguration and had a great experience getting a ride on an old Ferry system at the Menors Ferry historic area. The ranger was great and gave us a bunch of information and history of the area. We made our way back up through the park and relaxed at camp. The next day we were heading off to Denver.