String Lake Serene
I visited Grand Teton National Park just last week. String Lake is one of my favorite parts in the whole area. We spent the day a long it's beautiful shore. More importantly it was the people that we met. We me a wonderful man who lives in the area for 8 months of the year. As his group were putting his canoe in the water, he heard my son, who is autistic say, "I want to go on a boat ride." After his group had all taken turns, he came and asked my son to go for a boat ride. My son hesitantly declined, but then I convinced him it was okay. He got in the boat and had the best boat ride ever. I will never forget the smile on my son's face.
Family Vacations | 2000-Present
Submitted 9/1/2009, WETA
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September 12, 2009
Loni, Logan, Utah
Melanie, this is fabulous! How did you know to write this article? That was a really special day for all of us, especially our grandson.
September 24, 2009
Erica h, Mullens, WV
I love that spot in Grand Teton too. I paddled String Lake then portaged and went on Leigh Lake(?) too. It was so beautiful and peaceful. such a good day. I miss that place, maybe I'll return someday. Thanks for sharing your story, it brought good memories back to me.
September 24, 2009
Erica h, Mullens, WV
I wanted to say Thank you to the gentleman who took your son on his inflatable. I hope he gets to read this.
I bet it was a treat for your son and the man.
Keep giving your son experiences like this. keep well.