Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Lazy J Corral, Hoback Junction, WY: Aug 24-26
Since we weren't sure exactly when we were supposed to show up at Yellowstone (more on that later), we decided to hang out here for a few days. The rates are reasonable, we were nicely located for sightseeing, and within an easy day's drive of the southern entrance of Yellowstone. When we retrieved emails on our first day (the 24th), we got one from Yellowstone saying they wanted us to come on the 25th. We replied that we wouldn't be there until the 27th. We had sightseeing and shopping to do!
Most of the people that stay here do so for the entire summer, but the owner sets aside a few spots for short-term campers. The rates are low because he has owned & operated the park for 35 years, but now, ready to retire, he is selling the place. 
Expect prices to increase dramatically after the sale.Our first day here we drove into Jackson to stock up on staples for our stay in Yellowstone. This was quite simple since we have lists that we use at Chaco to see us through two weeks. We decided afterwards to take a quick scenic drive through Grand Teton NP, and even though the lighting would have been better in the morning, it was quite gorgeous. The next day we took a scenic drive to western WY and into eastern Idaho near Palisades reservoir.
# posted by Doug and Willie @ 7:39 AM 
