I will spend 3 days in Jackson towards the end of the week. I will be mostly in the park bouncing around between the various lodges.

I learned a valuable trick recently. 'Xanterra's website lies.' Specifically, their website lists every place as being completely booked until mid-August. I was able to find lodging - pretty much where ever I wanted - by just calling.

I am always a bit anxious about camping with all of my camera equipment, though I know that MANY people do it.

Anyway, you are right about sleep. My wife tells me that vacation is kind of like 'going to work' because I am up before dawn and in bed well after midnight.

-JM