Wildlife fun

One of the goals my dad and I had with our national parks visits was to have some “wildlife fun” and by that I mean observing and photographing. We definitely hit that goal during the trip! During the drive we saw antelopes and a wolf. One of our largest and closest encounters was with this bison on the roadway in Yellowstone.

Bison vs. Mustang. Who wins????

Elk were plentiful throughout Yellowstone.

This raven joined us for lunch as the Yellowstone General Store.

Mule deer were a common sight, even in town in Montana!

These are Island Park’s most famous residents, Mama Moose and her babies. When we first arrived, as we crossed the bridge, there were a group of “paparazzi” standing on it, so we figured there must be something up there. Then when we were getting directions to a restaurant, the guy said, you know that bridge you crossed with all the people standing on it? Turn right on the next paved road. Then he told us about Mama Moose and her babies. Then when we got to the restaurant, they were the talk.

This was the guy that all the signs warned about! My dad was happy to have gotten this shot. It was a challenge as the park ranger was shooing everyone to their cars.

I doubt these horses are actually wildlife, but the Grand Tetons in the background made for a beautiful photo.

This busy little guy was not exactly rare or vicious, but he was a little cutie seen while hiking at Rocky Mountain National Park.

This goose was checking out his reflection at Sprague Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park.

But…these majestic moose at Rocky Mountain National Park’s Sprague Lake were probably the most enjoyable wildlife encounter.