Crazy scare last night! Just after 9pm last night while enjoying our cozy campfire we could hear something small coming up from the meadow below. But it’s pitch black and we can’t see! By the time the hair raised on the back of my neck Tim and I both realized that it was not small. In fact it was a large elk and not one but four elks. They all passed right in front of Tim’s truck just 20’ from us. Ohhhh fuuudge-siiicckle!!! I almost panicked. But realizing they didn’t care about us and with it pitch black that’s what made it so frightening.
We were lucky to have already put Jett inside about thirty minutes earlier. Elk can be aggressive and are 4 1/2 to 5 feet tall at the shoulder and weigh 550 to 800 pounds. Elk, unlike deer, will not scatter when near population. Since they are use to humans they do not spook easily. If they fear for the safety of their young they will turn defensive kick, stomp and trample you and or your dog! We are being very, very aware and respectful of them.
Today marks 31 days on the road. Time is flying. Norris Geyser Basin is where we spent most of the day. This area is the park’s hottest, most dynamic geyser basin. There are several miles of boardwalks to explore here. We saw hot springs, hot spring terraces, steam vents, geysers and bubbling mud pots.
On our return we made just a few quick stops. One at the Museum of the National Park Ranger. Tim and I had a few great conversations with the volunteers there and saw one very shy bison. Then we made a stop at Roaring Mountain and another at Sheepeater Cliff.
Today’s quote-
‘I don’t know where I’m going or how long it’s going to take me to get there, but as long as I’m moving forward and enjoying the journey that’s enough for me! Happy Wisdom Wednesday friends!’ - @beauxtoxrescues
(from Jett’s boyfriend)
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