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The ultimate adventure guide
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
09/28/2017
Start off at the Hermitage Point trailhead.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
09/28/2017
River otters within 50 feet of the trailhead.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
09/28/2017
These guys were so curious and friendly.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
09/28/2017
Colter Bay at the beginning of the hike.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
09/28/2017
Great views of the Tetons from across Jackson Lake.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
09/28/2017
Heron Pond.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
09/29/2018
Wildflowers growing at the base of a downed tree.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
09/29/2018
A small black bear (with brown fur) quietly snuck up on us while it was looking for grubs.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
09/29/2018
This bear was very mellow and did not seem very concerned with us.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
09/29/2018
The bear on grub-hunting duty.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
09/29/2018
This bear is not a hired model.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
09/29/2018
The bear did a large loop around us but did not pay us much attention.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
09/29/2018
Heron Pond with the Grand Teton massif in the background.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
09/29/2018
The sun setting through the pines.