Leaving Yellowstone - Grand Tetons

No moose on this trip. However, other wildlife was aboundant. We saw 5 grizzly bears, 1 black bear, 1 fox, 1 wolf, several deer and antelope. Other critters include squirrels, chipmonks, raccons, and various birds.

We left Yellowstone on Saturday morning. We had quite an adventure getting out of Yellowstone. We have video and I'll try to post it. Story at 11.

Leaving through the South Entrance you move into the area of the Grand Tetons. This is the second time I have passed through the Tetons in a day. I'm thinking that this area deserves more attention since the moose population seems to be greater here.

Here are some photos from the Teton region. There was a rain storm moving through the area as we arrived. It made for some interesting photography.

Here is a fence row at a stop we made next to the Tetons. The shot is black and white.



Here are the Teton Valley and the Tetons during the storm.





Finally, there is often a rainbow after the storm. We were treated to a double rainbow. The last one of these I recall seeing was years ago on a trip with mom and dad in the Smokies.


We are in Denver tonight. Our path home is a bit slow. We're somewhat car weary and trying not to make the days too long.

God has created a wonderful world for us to live in. The beauty we've seen makes it easy to get attached to our home here. We need to remember that a far more beautiful home awaits us in heaven. The wonders there have to be far greater. This world serves as a testament to how great the God is that we serve.

Psalm 19: 1-6 says:

"1 The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork.

2 Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge.

3 There is no speech nor language Where their voice is not heard.

4 Their line has gone out through all the earth, And their words to the end of the world. In them He has set a tabernacle for the sun,

5 Which is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, And rejoices like a strong man to run its race.

6 Its rising is from one end of heaven, And its circuit to the other end; And there is nothing hidden from its heat."

Though we see God's great power in His creation, we cannot know His will or desire for us without spending time with His word. The Psalm goes on to say:

"7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple;

8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes;

9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.

10 More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

11 Moreover by them Your servant is warned, And in keeping them there is great reward.

12 Who can understand his errors? Cleanse me from secret faults.

13 Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, And I shall be innocent of great transgression.

14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my strength and my Redeemer."

Take time to view His creation and be reminded of just how great He is. Then take up your Bible and learn how loving He is. As we are moved by his greatness and goodness, we want to respond. His word teaches us how to respond to Him in the way that please him.

Sorry for the sermon...I have been deeply moved on this trip and wanted to share some thoughts.