You may remember this photo as I have shared it before, though a long time ago. We weren’t as close as it seems as we had a zoom lens on our camera, but still relatively close. However we were in a protected area at Lake Jackson Lodge, where we were staying for a few days. It had a great view high off the ground, overlooking the Grand Teton and between us, this large area of land where elk would pass through, and other wildlife.
There were several people out there already, but still lots of space to comfortably take photos without being elbow to elbow. When I reached my spot and looked down, this mother elk and her calf were a sight to behold. I can’t remember how long I stayed just looking at them, taking many, many photos. And then I couldn’t move for the longest time. I was mesmerized! It seemed a very long time but eventually mama elk stopped posing and munching on the long grasses, ambled out of sight with her calf trotting behind her.
There was plenty of seating, along with tables if you wanted to have a hot drink or a cocktail. I felt a bit chilled and ordered a pot of tea.
If you want to take a look at the Lodge, you can copy and paste the following into your search engine.
https://www.gtlc.com/lodges/jackson-lake-lodge?
I borrowed this image from their website. The rooms were wonderfully rustic (we were last there in 2007 or maybe 2008). They were clean, comfortable, cozy and what a view! This was the same vacation where I saw the dawn rise listening to the wolves in the distance. I had awakened and wondered what I was listening to, and then I realized. I made myself a hot drink, grabbed a blanket, wrapped it around me and sat outside listening for what seemed a long time to them ‘talking’ to each other. It was misty out there and it felt magical. Our room was in the far left building, facing the mountain range. I added the red arrow.
I hope all goes well with you and
thanks so much for your visit today.
