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[coffeenuts]

[ker-bee]

Wow.

[ahmerinam]

Through the Fog by James Neeley A skein of geese fly through the fog over the Snake River in Idaho Falls. The silhouette of the Idaho Falls Temple is seen on the left. This is a redo of an image I posted several years ago. I have always wanted it composed a little differently so I moved the geese as a group to the left and cropped the image side to side. https://flic.kr/p/2n2hxyM

[soarrecordingsproduction]

Sunrise | Snake River Outlook | Grand Teton National Park | Wyoming USA 📷 @isaacmartin_photography . Share your Rocky Mountain photos here: The Rocky Mountains Community Outdoor adventures: The Rockies Collection On IG @therockiescollection Guides | Maps | Destination Information on website (US & Canadian Rocky Mountains) . . . #sunrise #snakeriver #grandtetonnationalpark #wyoming #grandteton #grandtetons #tetons #wanderlust #explorewyoming #exploremore https://www.instagram.com/p/CT4zRE1FaVt/?utm_medium=tumblr

[americasgreatoutdoors]

The sunset splashes the sky with miraculous color combinations at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Seeing the view of the mountains that make up this amazing national park under a bright Wyoming sky fills the heart and overwhelms the senses. There are many epic ways to enjoy the park, such as rafting the Snake River, backcountry camping or riding a boat across Jenny Lake. But if you’re only stopping by, you’ll find breathtaking scenic turnouts, picnic areas and hiking trails throughout the park. Photo by Mark Rutt (www.sharetheexperience.org).

[livingthatwhiskeylife]

sometimes it's a little too bright. #35mm #snakeriver #idaho #4runner https://www.instagram.com/p/CIZhX2TjHxo/?igshid=hcgvegnciaqo

[hi-technique]

Grand Tetons Sunrise at Schwabacher's Landing by Cole Chase Photography

[justabirdy]

Snake River Overlook in Winter

One question that repeatedly gets asked on my tours this time of year is "How did people survive the winters here, especially without our modern equipment?"

It is always a fun question to consider because, let's be honest 3 feet of snow on the ground and -6 degree afternoons do make us grateful for modern materials and tools.

In reality though, most people didnt survive these winters. Many of the native american populations were smarter than the early european settlers and simply moved away during the coldest months.

Those that did stay, and the european settlers that moved in, lived life differently than we do today, working and existing around the challenges of the cold. Many would collect and fashion the fur of local animals into weatherproof clothing or insulation for their homes.

Many would also spend their time exerting energy during the day to keep warm by splitting firewood, hunting, gathering, and doing what they could to prepare for nights or the days when storms kept them inside.