On September 17th, our Off the Beaten Path group headed south towards the Grand Teton National Park. (Click on any image to enlarge.)
One of our first sightings was a grizzly bear grazing.
We were leaving geyser territory behind, but I took one last photo through the van window.
After two hours, we reached the northern end of Jackson Lake, greeted by the astonishing mountains across the water. A panoramic shot was required.
Let's zoom in a bit.
Really close (zoom).
Down the road a bit, fall colors were emerging,
and various streams flowed down toward Jackson Lake.
After lunch there were activity options -- the east side of Jackson Lake is loaded with them.
Joan and I joined the group that chose to orbit the Two Ocean Lake. (The red arrow in the upper right of the above map points to it. Click on any image to enlarge.)
It's a 6.4-mile loop, which we chose to take counterclockwise.
Steve guided our hike, giving us an overview of various plants, berries, and trees. And animals, including a tree clawed by a bear. 
At one point, we could see a beaver structure across the lake.
On the return leg we caught sight of a resting moose. Fortunately, he wasn't blocking the trail.
Woods, meadows, and sun. Contentment with a hike of just the right length.
The sun was getting low. It was time to rejoin the group at the Jackson Lake Lodge, check in, and get ready for a wonderful dinner. The next day promised an aquatic adventure, a float trip down the Snake River.
