My fourth trip to Jackson Meadows this year was September 19th. Just me and Charlie went. It was my final fishing attempt. So far it had been abysmal with nothing but small trout on the line. I brought my kayak and was shocked to see the lake down so dramatically. More empty than I have ever seen it in well over ten years. (more…)
First campout at Jackson Meadows this year was last week in July for four nights with just me and Charlie. Heavy winter snow caused three of my reservations to be cancelled. (more…)
My last camp at Jackson Meadows for this year. (more…)
Right after Labor Day, I went up to Jackson Meadows by my lonesome (no pups) for four nights. Very peaceful. Fished, kayaked, read in my hammock, watched a couple of movies, and hiked around the lake. (more…)
At the end of July I went up to Jackson Meadows, East Meadow campground, for the third time this year. Four nights total while Kate, my grandson Atticus and Charlie joined me and Ben for the third day and night. (more…)
This was Charlie’s first camping experience with Ben and me. He had a wonderful time. He had a blast picking up anything and everything in his mouth. Tons of new things to sniff and hold. (more…)
Ben and I had a great time up at Jackson Meadows, again this year. Lake was down about ten feet but not as bad as a year ago this time. Pass Creek was as low as I’ve ever seen it. (more…)
This was the second campout this year after Biggs passed away about three weeks ago. So, its difficult being in these mountain settings that we all hiked around, napped and swam in together. (more…)
My first 2016 campout at Jackson Meadows was put off for a couple of weeks because of snow on the road coming in. But its all clear now. This time, it was just Ben and I because Biggs had to stay home recovering from his left knee surgery about four weeks ago. The lake was at 100% full, up to the tree line. The highest I have ever seen it. The base of some trees, mainly aspen, were actually in the water. I took my DJI Phantom drone this time and had four really fun flights. I was able to even fly through the Pass Creek canyon capturing some of the waterfalls. I even was able to launch from my campsite at #30. Even with the wind, which you can see in the portion of the video that shows my site, the drone handled amazingly. Fishing was not good, similar to past years at this time. I did catch one nice sized one that I released, lucky guy. The lake, the stream, the wildflowers were all just stunning. Everything was so green and the water so incredibly blue. Next trip up is Loon Lake then back to Jackson in early July. This video can be seen in HD at either 1440p or 1080p. Check your settings.
Autumn started this week and I brought it in at Jackson Meadows Reservoir, trip number five this year. Kate joined me for two nites and a day, and also our friends Mike and Vicki and their tiny, cute pups, Wookie and Ginger. No swimming but kayaking, fishing, short hikes, Qwerkle games, cocktails and much laughter. Weather was perfect. Fishing was pretty darn good. I got 10 trout, let most go, including the 15inchers but kept three for a nice dinner. And… I lost the monster trout. So big he pulled the hook right off the line. Gargantuan! The East Meadows campground closes in a couple weeks so I will have to start going to the Pass Creek CG since they leave that open all year. Anyway, here are some pics.
