Road-Trip: Part 1 (Jackson, Wyoming)

5,844 miles.
15 days.
12 states.
3 National Parks.

19 years ago, a tiny pink line made it clear that our recent travel plans to Yellowstone would be put on hold for a while. Without realizing it, the years with kids went by too quickly. Matthew and I suddenly realized we didn’t have too much time left. So earlier this year (without enough planning), we quickly put together a pretty massive road-trip to enjoy with Ross, Rayna, Ruthie and Parker!

Our 1st stop: JACKSON HOLE RODEO !
The mountain back-drop was enough, but the back-to-back bull-riding made it a highlight! (Bonus: No silly clowns and cheesy jokes! This was a REAL rodeo!)

Next stop: GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK !
The kids made fun of me, but I actually enjoyed Grand Teton National Park MORE than Yellowstone! (We didn’t allow enough time here, but I certainly felt God’s glory in the creation all around me!)

Last stop: TETON WHITEWATER RAFTING !
Soooo… this was probably my FAVORITE part of the ENTIRE trip! Our guide, Tanner, was FUN, KIND and kept the trip SO enjoyable!

Oh, and LOOK what my INCREDIBLY AWESOME parents made for ALLLL our luggage, snacks, fishing poles and air mattresses (just ONE day before we left)! Yes, they are the BEST!

The trip is JUST beginning, so check back soon for some of our favorite spots!