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| Mum and a friend |
An early start to the day saw us check out at 6.30 am. With almost six hours of driving to get to Jackson, we figured an early start would help. It was a good decision. On leaving Vernal we climbed out the valley and up to about 8000 feet. The countryside was arid and barren. However once we topped the mountain it was almost like another world – trees, grass and shrubs dominated the landscape. I can only suspect Vernal must be in a rain-shadow.
The drive was quite pleasant despite being long and we broke up the trip by stopping in Pinedale to have a look at the Museum of the Mountain Man. It was quite exceptional and dealt with the lives of the fur trappers, traders and indian tribes. We almost did a 17 mile Skyline Drive which took us high up into the mountains above Pinedale and provided some outstanding views.
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| Pronghorn Deer |
Helen was very pleased to at last get some photos of deer. Because of the early start we saw some wandering across the road. In one small place we passed herds of them in the paddocks quite happily grazing away.
Jackson is just as I expected it to be. BUSY, BUSY, BUSY! Like the Gold Coast on steroids – people everywhere. The population is a bit over 8000 but with tourists it’s probably at least three times that. Definitely not the place to come to for a quiet weekend.
By the time we arrived here we had done 2000 miles (3200 km) and we’re only twelve days into the trip. Hertz are certainly going to get a very well-used car back by the time we have finished with it.
