27th May 2025

Today has been one of ‘firsts’ again!

As it was going to be another hot sunny day, we decided not to hike but to spend a leisurely day in Jackson. 🌞 Shorts and short sleeves were the order of the day!

This was such a beautiful tree, we felt a photo was in order.

The first thing we did was a ‘little’ shopping 🛍️followed by lunch once again at the restaurant Local where I had crab cakes and Si, steak frites.

Sand and her crab cake

After lunch our first port of call was to the Snow King Resort in Jackson,

where we rode the Cowboy Roller Coaster! This is how it is described on the website:

Climbing the Mountain

Hop in the driver’s seat, get comfortable, and buckle up! The Cowboy Coaster does the work for you as you make your way up the mountain. During the roughly five minute ascent, enjoy unparalleled views of the Tetons. As the ride nears the top, get ready to smile or make a funny face for the camera!

Race to the Bottom

When the auto-lift ends and the ride begins to go downhill push the hand brakes forward and rush down the mountain. The curves, twists and turns, and 360 degree loops are sure to thrill every rider! For everyone’s safety the coaster will automatically brake when it reaches 25mph. For those looking for a more leisurely ride, use the brakes to ease your way to the bottom.

Now, the Barretts are not usually reckless roller coaster people but we had seen this activity on You Tube and felt we would like to try it. We were a little nervous but knew that we would be able to control the cart ourselves so we decided to go for it. 🫣

Ready for lift off!

It was exciting but hairy in parts but we were well strapped in and there was safety netting round the tight bends so it was quite safe. Needless to say, I did not travel at 25 miles per hour but made my way down at a leisurely pace. Si wondered where I was as he came down much quicker than I did. So reckless! 😳

Look at him with his cap on backwards! 😂

Here I come, nice and steady!

After that excitement we made our way back to the town for another ‘first’. We had a ride in a stagecoach round the town square. We had always wanted to do it, so decided today was the day.

We were surprised how smooth the ride was but we were only in it for a short time.

Riding in style

One other thing I had never tried before was a huckleberry milkshake so that was another thing ticked off the list today. It was rather delicious, thick and creamy. Just what was needed on a hot day.

Sand putting the world to rights with Benjamin Franklin!

Tomorrow will be our last full day here at Dornans in our lovely cabin, Osprey, 😔so please join us to see what adventures we have in store to complete this part of our holiday.