Activity #1 Hiking Jenny Lake and Cascade Canyon

That's right, I jump started this blog by going to one of my favorite places to hike...the Tetons! The scenery of these mountains is hard to beat (in my opinion) during the beginning of the fall season. This hiking trip consisted of going around Jenny Lake and into the Cascade Canyon about 7 miles total one way. If you're a beginner then going to the Hidden Falls is about 2.5 miles one way which is a good hike. If you're like me, then go the distance and enjoy the fantastic view!

Make sure you bring $25 to get into the Grand Teton National Park. Bring some friends if you'd like and split the cost!

The drive to this spot is about an hour and a half from Rexburg. You'll want to get to the spot around 10-11am to enjoy a full day. Going earlier wouldn't hurt either. There is a $25 fee to enter the Grand Tetons National Park but trust me, it is well worth it!

When you've entered the park, be sure to stop at the visitor center and a grab a map of the Jenny Lake hikes. You can also pick up some other cool things they have there if you want.

Go to Jenny Lake junction about 8 miles down the road and turn in there to park the car. The time I went the parking lot was almost full.

Get on the trail to head over to Cascade Canyon which will take you around Jenny Lake. There is a boat ride available to avoid the hike around but I loved taking pictures of the mountains and lake along the trail. It's simply beautiful! Here is an example:

Be sure to take many other pictures like these because it'll blow your away of how beautiful it is!

Once you get around the lake, you'll be able to go and see Hidden Falls. It's a pretty tall waterfall that comes down the mountain which I took a video of:

 After the waterfall, continue up the path to Inspiration Point. It's a little steep but not terrible. You'll be glad you went up with this view.

From this point you can head back if you're a beginner and not be disappointed because you got some great views. If you're adventurous life myself, then keep going! You're now at the point to go through Cascade Canyon.

As you're hiking along the canyon, be sure to take many pictures! It was gorgeous going through the canyon and have 12,000-13,000 ft. tall mountain peaks to each side of you. There is a chance that you'll be able to spot some moose or elk as some hikers told me. Take pictures of the river flowing through that eventually turns into Hidden Falls. About 2 miles in you'll be able to see water coming down the peaks of the mountain from melting snow. It's incredible!

You'll come to the fork of continuing to Solitude Lake or another trail after 4.5 miles hiking through the canyon. At this point it was getting late in the day and I needed to head back before dusk. Be sure to give yourself enough time to get back safely. I personally took about 3.5 hours going in (taking lots of pictures/videos and having a little lunch) and about 2.5 hours getting back to the car (not taking the boat across but hiking again around the lake).

Well there you have it for the first activity. It's a great outdoor place and activity to accomplish. Jackson is a great town to visit and grab a bite to eat afterwards and talk about your fun day experience.