Left Seattle at around noon on July 1 and within 20 miles the check engine light came on. Auspicious beginnings....Thanks to Jenny K. and Bob V. we were able to check out the problem and find out it was no big deal. We ended up arriving at Silver Creek, south of Ketchum, ID at around midnight with enough time to set up the tent and get in bed by 12:30pm. We spent the next two days fishing in Sliver Creek and checking out Keith's old stomping ground. Thanks to Marlen and Dayna for a great dinner and shower at their place.
We arrived in Pinedale, WY on July 3rd expecting to head out on a six day backpack trip. After a number of bad reports about snow and bugs we still headed to the trailhead only to meet a couple in the parking lot who had planned a three day trip and were turned around by the swarms of bugs. They were the last straw in a series of bad omens so we decided to spend the 4th at the fabulous Lakeside Lodge and make a new a plan instead. Pinedale's fireworks weren't quite as high tech as Seattle's but watching them from our camping chairs in field of sage brush after a late night canoe trip was perfect. See pics of our awesome honeymoon cabin below.
After regrouping we decided to test the waters with an overnight in the Elkhart park region of the Wind River Range. It was incredible. There was very little snow and the bugs were hungry but bearable. See the video below of a view nearby our campsite. We are now back at the Lakeside Lodge and planning to brave the bugs for another two night trip in the Winds. Then we will be one our way to Jackson Hole. More to come and thanks for your comments. Keep them coming.
