Busy, busy, busy is how the last few weeks have been at Luton’s Teton Cabins. The cabins have been at full occupancy through the 4th of July. We have a day or two reprieve until they fill back up again. The families have now taken over the cabins, with a few couples in the smaller cabins. Some cabins look like a tornado has gone through, with stuff everywhere! We have to be careful where we step when making the beds. We have met some wonderful guests from around the country, and a few international tourists as well. Our group of 9 work campers has been doing a great job, and our guests have left many wonderful reviews.
We did receive one puzzling note from a guest that checked out this week. They stated the cabin was great, but were disappointed by the mosquitoes. They felt for the amount of money that they paid to rent the cabin, we should have done something about them (the owners did spray their fields, but the cabins sit on 100 aces). The more I thought about this guests note, the more amused I became. I didn’t realize that mosquitoes should only bite people who stay in budget motels! Mosquitoes don’t discriminate. They go after everyone!
The Tetons received over 600 inches of snow this winter (normal snowfall is 400 inches). Between the snow melt and the spring rains, it has created a bumper crop of mosquitoes this year. But it has also rejuvenated the wildflowers. We have gone on several hikes so far, and I always take time to stop and photograph the flowers. I’m not really sure what they are, and just refer to them as yellow, purple, and blue flowers!
We have seen plenty of elk, buffalo and moose. I am still in search of the elusive porcupine. I was talking with one park ranger, and she gave me some areas to try, after 6 pm. Once the mosquitoes settle down in a few weeks, I plan on heading out on some trails in the evening to look for a porcupine.
On one of our hikes, we did see a bear, but it quickly ran off when it spotted us. The only other animals that we found were long deceased. It’s the circle of life…
someone’s dinner
Even though it’s July, there is still plenty of snow on the mountains this year. It just makes for a peaceful setting.
Always nice to watch the sunset from the cabins.
Quote for the day: “Even if you fall on your face, you’re still moving forward.” – Victor Kiam
Great photos. That’s too funny about the mosquitos. Seems to be a big year for mosquitos here in NH. Unfortunately I seem to be the only one they want. We did see a porcupine the other night while looking for moose. Keep having fun!
Looks like we need to come to NH to find that porcupine!
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I’m always amazed at the pictures you post. How beautiful!
You want to see porcupines? Come back to Wisconsin. They have been chewing on our cabin for years. Mike and I are finally good and catching them. I won’t say what happens next.
Send me photos!
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