The Family Office team was privileged to get out of the Phoenix heat and visit Jackson, WY for a week in August.  The office retreat provided a great opportunity to not only visit several of the organizations the Foundation supports, but also to experience and enjoy many of the sights and outdoor activities that makes Jackson so special.

One of the highlights of the trip was getting a private tour of the trail improvements that are underway at Jenny Lake. The Grand Teton National Park Foundation (GTNPF) campaign called “Inspiring Journeys” is funding the project, and the Timothy T. Day Foundation is proud to support the campaign by specifically funding the reconstruction of the South Cascade Creek Trail.  Leslie Mattson, President of GTNPF, and several guides led us on a hike through the backcountry, past Hidden Falls and up to Inspiration Point, where we saw firsthand the enormous undertaking and progress being made to improve the trails.  The team also visited the Animal Adoption Center in downtown Jackson, (see Lulu’s Corner for more on that).

To complete the trip, the group enjoyed a river rafting adventure down the Snake River, took several scenic hikes, encountered first-time experiences with beautiful wildlife, and simply admired the grandeur of the breathtaking Grand Tetons.