This morning I arose bright and early in eager anticipation for today’s adventure in Grand Teton National Park. My journey led me to the breakfast Wagon Ride. The Jackson Lake Lodge Corrals sponsor this fun activity open to all ages for everyone to enjoy. The morning air was cool and crisp as I ventured to the Corrals. This activity is especially exciting because it is only open five short weeks out of our season due to wildlife activity on the wagon trail. I was greeted at the corrals with a big smile and welcome from our wagon driver Perrin. We loaded the wagon and took off onto the trail which starts by driving in front of lodge along the edges of the willow flats.
Morning Breakfast Wagon Ride
Sunshine Ride Beside the Willow Flats
As we traveled along the wagon trail we listened with delight as Perrin told us stories of the local wildlife and environment. The wildflowers were just at their peak season and were bright and colorful. We rode beside streams and tall pine and aspen trees and part of trail went through some of the oldest forest in the area. It was fun to try and spot for signs of wildlife and share our tales of what we have seen in Grand Teton National Park.
Wagon at Breakfast Site
The Wagon Team Zeta & Zorro
Our team of horses that pulled our wagon were beautiful and they have cute names Zeta and Zorro. Zeta is short for Cathrine Zeta Jones who is Zorro’s love interest in the movie! After approximately an hour ride we arrived to our breakfast site and were greeted by amazing views of the Tetons and a hot breakfast cooking on the griddle. My favorite was the cowboy coffee sitting on the fire! There was also a campfire for us to gather around and drink our first cup of coffee before breakfast was ready. The pancakes were delicious and were served with warm huckleberry syrup. Yum! When everyone was full there was time to walk around and take pictures, and enjoy the morning outside! Perrin eventually rounded us up and we started our enjoyable ride back to the corrals. As you can see from the pictures below this was perfect morning in the Tetons with a nostalgic journey through the wilderness.
Pancakes Anyone?
Breakfast Location
Teton Breakfast- Eggs, Ham, Pancakes, Potatoes
Perfect Place for a Hot Cup of Coffee
Crossing the Stream on the way Back to the Corrals
Posted by Jeff Whitehead on January 23, 2011 at 11:36 pm
I worked at the corrals the summer of 1978, cooked almost every morning on the breakfast ride with Shorty. Flipped plenty of hot cakes with the secret receipe, ham in the syrup and plenty of cowboy coffee. Back then the water came right out of the ground next to the fire pit.
Plenty of our pictures are in Japanese homes.
Posted by Renee on February 2, 2011 at 11:56 am
How do we book this trip?
Posted by tetontales on March 30, 2011 at 11:14 am
The Breakfast Wagon Ride is available to reserve in late May or June. There is a limited booking window because the Breakfast Wagon Ride takes place on the Wagon Road that winds in front of the Willow Flats which is a popular wildlife area. The Park Service evaluates the wildlife activity in the area to be sure the Wagon ride does not disrupt any wildlife, before we offer the trip. Thank you for your interest, it is a beautiful activity to participate in!