Driggs, ID (Grand Tetons), day 2, June 17

Spent the day at Grand Tetons National Park. No wildlife today except a very cute chipmunk and a garter snake, but we did get a nice hike with a beautiful waterfall and, of course, spectacular views of the mountains.

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