Oh, Christmas Tree!

There are many options for getting Christmas trees in Jackson Hole....

OPTION # 1

• National Forest Tree Permit - $5.00
• Hiking into the forest to find the perfect tree - invigorating
• Cutting down the perfect tree - exhilarating
• Sledding the tree out of the forest - breathtaking
• Over-the-top experience that brings over-the-top joy - PRICELESS



The choices are endless in the National Park



OPTION #2

• Driving to Smith's Grocery store - Easy (it's close by)
• Choosing the perfect Christmas Tree - Tricky (the tall ones were bound together with twine and frozen)
• Getting the tree on top of the car - Interesting (since the tree was much taller than Manny, who helped me get it on top of the car and "securely" tied down....$5 tip to guarantee it wouldn't fly off the top)
•  8-foot tree - $35.00 (plus tip)

Yes, you guessed it - the "city folks " from Kansas took option two! We figured that we would leave some adventures for next year. The lack of a saw, sled and knowledge of where to go to get the perfect tree led us to the Smith's parking lot!

 



Our half frozen tree (looks more like a torpedo)!

Amazingly enough there were over 1700 tree permits sold in the Bridger Teton National Forest this year! And there were over 400 trees sold at Smith's, lots of Christmas trees in this small town. I am happy to report that we have a beautiful tree that is from a tree farm in New Mexico or something, but it is really pretty. And the best news is that it is still standing - traditionally our tree falls over a few times (I shouldn't brag so soon, we haven't put the million ornaments on it yet)! We had to de-bug" it when we first brought it home, but all is good now. We are waiting to decorate it when Ashley arrives home. It is family tradition that Derek & Ashley vie for the "best branches" for their favorite ornaments!!

Oh Christmas Tree!

CAPITOL CHRISTMAS TREE!

Speaking of beautiful trees - the Capitol Christmas Tree arrived safely in Washington D.C. and was lit last Tuesday night for the season. It is an exquisite tree - how wonderful to have our "home state" of Wyoming in the spotlight this year!

The Capitol Christmas Tree - Washington D.C.

Hope that your holidays are merry and bright!