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International Dark Sky Week – How You Can Help

by cavarocHow To, Night, Thoughts April 8, 2013March 28, 2017No Comments

We are currently in the middle of International Dark Sky Week, initiated by the International Dark Sky Association running from April 5-11 of 2013. The purpose is to raise awareness of the increasing problem of light pollution around the globe. Most people are aware of light pollution and even poke fun at the fact of how few stars they see while at the same time reminiscing or even hoping for a chance to see a dark, night sky again.… Keep reading...

12 Favorite Photos from 2012

by cavarocLandscape, Night, Panorama, Thoughts, Wildlife December 24, 2012March 28, 201766 Comments

January

Despite a lack of wildlife to be found around the area, I was still able to make great opportunities as they arose. The winter had turned into an unusually warm one for Jackson Hole and while normally it’s too cold to even snow, rain was becoming common throughout January. Yet winter still persisted off and on.… Keep reading...

Why America Needs More Predators

by cavarocThoughts, Wildlife December 18, 2012March 28, 201710 Comments

There has always been a voice in the United States that has never liked predator species. In the past, this voice was so strong and powerful that they virtually eliminated all but the most elusive predators from the lower 48, excluding black bears. Once many other predators were gone by the 1930’s, black bears’ numbers began to steadily grow thanks to being spared the wrath of hatred.… Keep reading...

Grizzly Bear Controversy from the Grand Teton National Park Elk Hunt

by cavarocThoughts, Wildlife November 26, 2012March 28, 201716 Comments

The annual Grand Teton National Park Elk Reduction Hunt has been the subject of controversy for a number of years now, but following the death of a male grizzly along the Snake River, tensions began to escalate between a growing movement of people opposing the hunt, and the park itself.

The hunt has become something of a joke to those who oppose it.… Keep reading...

Put Down the Camera

by cavarocThoughts June 27, 2012February 15, 2024No Comments

Whether we’re photographers or not, one thing we all want to do when we see a beautiful scene or something we’ve never seen before is to immediately capture it to have some kind of documentation, or even proof that it happened. As a result, it’s almost as if we’re not quite getting the full experience of such a scene, particularly the emotion that would otherwise infuse us with cherished memories of such a place or event.… Keep reading...

When to See Wildlife in Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole

by cavarocThoughts June 6, 2012February 15, 20245 Comments

Below I’ve listed out the best times of the year to see the most requested wildlife in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Grand Teton National Park. I’ve described the reasoning for those times of the year, as well as areas that those particular animals frequently are seen. Keep in mind that nature works on its own schedule, so even though a box might be marked as red (not a good time to see it) you can still see it.… Keep reading...