Each spring, thousands of elk migrate north from the National Elk Refuge into Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, and even beyond. Large herds occupy Antelope Flats for weeks as they follow the green grass sprouting up after the snow’s melted.
On one spring evening, I was heading home from a hike, and found a small elk herd in the flats.… Keep reading...
Birding always seemed like it was a hobby for other types of people. I certainly would never become a birder. Despite this, I still loved the movie, The Big Year. As an avid wildlife enthusiast and photographer, I could still appreciate the humor and scenarios of the plot.
One early spring day in May, I was guiding a photography workshop for a pair of friends, and it came to my attention that they hadn’t yet seen this movie, despite their professed love of birds.… Keep reading...
Despite popular beliefs, northern do occasionally appear south of Canada. They also are not dependent upon seasonal activity. They can, and have, appeared in every month of the year in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Depending on solar activity, some displays are more impressive than others.
In April of 2023, I saw one of the most impressive displays of northern lights I’ve ever seen.… Keep reading...
The summer of 2022 was quite a memorable one. In hiking over 700 miles, primarily in Grand Teton National Park, I spent the summer fulfilling a dream that still has yet to be realized.… Keep reading...