There was a two mile trail to the trailhead to Inspiration Point, or you could go by boat, as we did, across Lake Jenny. Next, a view as we rode across the lake and a close up view of the top of Mt. Moran, behind Inspiration Point, many feet above our destination. There is still an unusual amount of snow in the mountains for this time of year because of the wet and cool spring and summer so far.
Hidden Falls is a refreshing stop midway through the hike to Inspiration Point. We saw a marmot in the woods while stopped there. These pictures don't give you an idea of how many people were on these trails with us - the boat driver told us that they bring 1500 - 1800 over each day during this time of year!
The last bit of the rocky hike approaching Inspiration Point gets quite steep and narrow, hugging the side of the mountain like a goat track.
A panoramic view of Jenny Lake from Inspiration Point. 
The view from our destination was spectacular, but it is hard to grasp the elevation and wide vista from these photos.
In Jackson Hole, each corner of the town square has a huge arch made of antlers .
Back in Yellowstone touring the Mudpots:
Stin-keeeeee!!!
Earth's cauldron...a boiling geyser in a stinking mud pool, and a steaming spring pouring out of a cave in the hillside.
Pictures from the horseback ride, taken from my camera phone - the view of the Tetons in the distance was breath-taking! Top photo - the back of Will W., and Rashaad D.. Bottom photo, after rounding this corner we emerged on the top of a rise to the view in the photo above.
Love all the pics! Glad you finally got to do the horseback ride. Will's brother Jack enjoyed seeing some of the same picture spots where he took photos on the trip 4 years ago.
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Linda Wesson