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One of My All-Time Favorite Places

This is a spectacular view of most the of mountain range.  The Tetons are some of the youngest mountains in the United States, which is why they have such a harsh and jagged appearance. Wikimedia Commons




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  1. Laura GibbsAugust 23, 2017 at 4:55 PM

    What a gorgeous picture, Blake! My husband used to live in Wyoming, and I think he would very much like to move back there. Maybe when we do not have family obligations that keep us pinned down, we might indeed just pack up and move to Wyoming. Maybe you will want to use this class as a chance to learn about some of the Native American legends from the northern plains and the Rocky Mountains! There are lots of great resources online: Freebookapalooza: Native American

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