We drove through Pinedale, Wyoming, as we left the Grand Tetons last summer. Matt saw the mountains there and started doing some research. He stumbled upon the headwaters of the Green River, which eventually runs down into the Colorado River. To get there meant a two-hour ride on a rough dirt road, but he talked me into it!
We hung around Mammoth Lakes, CA, as long as we could, hoping to hear that our truck was finished, but even after a few extra days, they were still waiting on parts. So, instead of heading north to the Sawtooth Mountains in Idaho, we cancelled our campsite and headed straight for Wyoming using Dad’s truck. The first night we made a quick stop in Nevada, and the second night we stayed in Pinedale, Wyoming, at the Yellowstone RV Campground. While making an online reservation, the system asked me if I would like to “add on” a hot tub to be delivered to our campsite. I went for it! How often do you get to sit in a hot tub at your campsite?
The following day we set off for the Green River, and after a very long two hours on a terrible dirt road, we made it! The payoff was a gorgeous lake and very few people! We set up camp, went to the lake, and waited for my sister, Kathleen, and brother-in-law, Steve, to arrive. The week was spent fishing, hiking, eating in our bug-free tent, floating down the river, playing cards, and sitting by the fire. We loved having Steve and Kath’s dog Ozzy with us through the week. One day we hiked to Upper Green Lake, which was beautiful despite the rain. The following day we hiked to Porcupine Falls, and although we didn’t get a good view of the falls, it was still a fun day together.
The week was relaxing, and it felt weird but wonderful not to be connected to cell service for nearly seven days. Unfortunately, as we headed back into Pinedale, a deer jumped in front of Steve and Kath’s car. Thankfully they were okay, but the car was not, and it was a disappointing way to end our time together. They were able to drive it, and they made it home safely.
Korin floats down the Green River
Yes, I did order a hot tub to be delivered to our campsite the night before we left for Green River Lakes!
After two hours on a dirt road, we finally made it!
Sunset
Eli floating on the lake.
Steve, Matt and Eli floating down the river.
Sitting by the fire
Steve with one of the many fish he caught throughout the week.
….more fishing….
Doing what he loves to do…
Kathleen sketched Matt as he was fishing!
Nice fish Eli!
Steve fishing in his float tube early at dawn
Here we go! Off to the upper lake!
Eating lunch at Upper Green River Lake
Square Top Mountain
Ozzy, the hiker dog
Looking for a view of Porcupine Falls