September 22, 2012: The two RV Gypsies drove their RV through downtown Montpelier in the County of Bear Lake, Idaho. Over a distance of 117 miles, they experienced multiple elevation changes: Montpelier 5,984 feet to Salt River Pass at 7,630 feet and then on to Jackson Hole at 6,236 feet.

The journey took the two RV Gypsies and their RV through the Rocky Mountains as US Route 89 entered Montpelier Canyon in the Preuss Range, crossed a short valley and entered Salt Canyon. After climbing to Salt River Pass, Highway 89 descended to Star Valley. For the next 45 miles, the road traveled north through an agricultural valley on the western flank of the Salt River Range. It was a tough ride in a big RV.

Salt River Pass - From this point, water flows north to the Snake River and then either to the Pacific Ocean or South to the Bear River and into Great Salt Lake.

Below: Then two RV Gypsies passed through Afton, Wyoming, where right across US Route 89 in the middle of Afton in the Star Valley, the two RV Gypsies drove under the world's largest elkhorn arch. Built in 1957, the elkhorn arch is composed of over 3,000 antlers, and is 75 feet long and 18 feet high.

Below: A much needed rest stop at a pull-out in Etna, Wyoming, located in Star Valley and some fall colors.

Below: The two RV Gypsies walked a short path to get a look at the Snake River.

Below: Then the two RV Gypsies were ON THE ROAD AGAIN.

Below: The Snake River

Below: A house ON the highway

US Route 89 entered the Grand Canyon of the Snake River. It emerged into South Park and continued to the town of Jackson, which is sometimes referred to as Jackson Hole.