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Shiras Moose (Wyoming Moose) grow and pamper their delicate velvet covered antlers in August. They often begin stripping the velvet during the last few days of August, into the Labor Day Weekend, and even a few days beyond. The yearly stripping event for each bull takes place over a precious short window of time! Continue reading “A Harbinger of Fall!: Moose Stripping His Velvet Covered Antlers.”
“September: Fall’s amazing transformation”
- Black Bears have been spotted on the Moose-Wilson Road, but less often this year than last. New rules are in place on the road.
- Keep an eye on a “sister page” during September: Foliage Reports September/October 2016 :
- Deadmans Bar Road, parking area and ramp will be closed beginning at 8:00 a.m. on October 3
September 30, 2016 – Friday
During September, I’ll work on two pages simultaneously. This September Foliage 2016 post will contain more specific information about the ever changing foliage status in the area. The September 2016 Daily Journal of Photos & Comments for Grand Teton National Park & JH Page will contain some foliage information, but will focus more on wildlife and landscapes. You’ll want to go to both regularly. Continue reading “Foliage Reports September/October 2016 :”
Wildfires are a late summer reality across the West. It seems there is at least one wildfire pumping smoke and ash into Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park. Sometimes there are half a dozen! A light morning wind can sweep the smoke out of the valley, but when we are surrounded by fires, our chances of a clear morning drop to almost none.
Still…smokey mornings offer possibilities! You can complain, which does no good, or go out and take advantage of the opportunities. Filtered, altered light is often beautiful and captivating. On this particular morning, early sun light had to pass through this intertwined layer of smoke and haze. Continue reading “Days of Rose, Amber, and Gold”
