I had the great opportunity to vacation in the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone for a few days. I went with my dad a couple weeks ago on an adventure that will most likely be written in the history books as one of the most memorable father and son outings ever to be had. It was a lot of fun.

This vacation was well needed by me and was the perfect get-away. We didn’t make any reservations or have any set plans. We just drove until we saw something we liked, looked at it and moved on to the next thing. Very leisurely and enjoyable. We had some great talks together and were able to experience the Tetons and Yellowstone in a way I never have before. I was grateful for my dad and all his preparations he put into this trip. He bought all the food, bought new camping supplies, memorized the maps and had a mental list full of things we could do.

We stayed the first night in Grand Teton National Park and then the second night in Yellowstone National Park. We drove my car which allowed us to bring more gear and ride in comfort. The weather was perfect and never got too hot. By the end of the trip I counted over 200 mosquitoes bites on me. This was due to not wearing any bug spray and wearing short sleeves, shorts and flip flops the entire time. Bug bites have never really bothered me. Highlights included seeing a bear, reading the Book of Mormon together each night, watching my dad enjoy himself on a vacation and of course all the great food we ate. We’re hoping to have another outing before the end of summer.

Here are some pictures of our exploration in the wilderness. Each picture has a caption to go along with it. Clicking the thumbnails on each page will take you forward or back in the gallery. Clicking the main picture will enlarge it.

Vacations with my dad are always unforgettable. Our family has a quote book just of his sayings and comments that are sure to bring my entire family to laughter if reminisced of ever. Thanks for everything dad.