in the more wooded areas we spot an elk cow
these youngsters certainly take their time
look at those huge antlers
the rest of the herd has found better pastures
another day, another traffic jam
there is another traffic jam ahead: BISON
large bull elk create a huge traffic jam
part of the herd has already crossed the river
North of Yellowstone Lake and west of the Yellowstone River lies a large, relatively flat grassy region which is actually
an ancient lake bed. This is the sub-alpine
Hayden Valley, home to a large
bison herd, elk,
grizzly bear, wolf and scores
of smaller mammals. The valley is also the best spot in Yellowstone to watch
Bald Eagles.
The valley is named after the
American geologist and surgeon
Hayden who explored the Yellowstone area in 1871.
The
Grand Loop Road runs right through the
valley so you can enjoy the big wildlife from the savety of your car.
Bison hold the right of the road, expect traffic jams when
a large herd slowly crosses the road to or from the river.
The valley provides supurb panoramas, certainly when speckled
with bison or elk.
We admired Hayden Valley in July 1990 and again in June 1992.
the Grand Loop Road winds through the vast valley
the Yellowstone River winds through the valley
buffalo cross the road towards the Yellowstone River in search of greener pastures
better not mess with him, they sometimes gore a car or a tourist
