Just to wrap up, we left Teton Springs and drove to St. George where we stayed a couple of days. It was really hot! We arrived home on Aug. 15. It was a great trip with new sights, some really good dinners out (even one in St. George), and some new knowledge gained about what works and what doesn’t.
What was best? I think the Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic National Park was exceptional. The Butchart Gardens were spectacular and a place one could visit all different times of the year. The Connor Butler restaurant was a great experience - great chef, great restaurant, great time. Learning about the bridges in Oregon was quite interesting. And, of course, taking this trip with John was the best of all.
So if I had to do it over again? I’d book king-size beds only. A working internet is a must. I’d pack half or less of the clothes I brought. Having a kitchen is a good thing. Booking places with owners who manage their own properties is less of a good thing. And I wouldn’t book places that boast of having a jacuzzi bathtub in the living area. It’s stupid and takes up the space that a couch should go in (Best Western, Gardiner, MT.) I’d always bring my own sheets to exchange for scratchy or pill-y ones. I think I’d leave the chairs and table home next time because we were always able to find a picnic table.
So we are home for a while but we did book a vacation for March today!