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General => Travel, Trips, Destinations => Topic started by: Bulky on August 06, 2020, 02:01:20 PM
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Driving from Portland to Colorado Springs in a bit and wouldn't mind a day or two of exploring and being off the grid. Looks like Grand Teton is a nice diversion with lots of lakes. Anyone paddled up that way? Any recommendations?
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Hey Bulky - The two lakes I've been to are Jackson Lake and Jenny Lake. Jackson is more accessible as it has stores, campground, facilities, and a marina, all collected in one little compound. I'd do that for sure. Jenny Lake is more off the (tourist) beaten trail, but accessible (there's a lodge there).
I think the trick is securing a place to stay (unless you have your own.)
I worked a summer at Jackson Lake in college. I was the sole source of beer. With great power....
Was back there last year and its beautiful as ever. Generally no cell service.
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Jackson Lake is a great touring lake, and one of the most scenic places you will ever paddle. It's been on my SUP bucket list ever since we did a 4 day kayak trip there years ago. Mosquito can be be fierce in midsummer.
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Thanks, DP and SD-- good tips and yes, please. From the looks of it, all of the campsites are on a first come, first serve basis. So, I'll load up the truck and figure things out. Thanks for the tip on mosquitos and if I'm short on funds, I'll do a beer run for the working kids. ;)
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Have a great trip Bulky. That's God's country.