Sleigh Ride at the Elk Refuge

While visiting Jackson Hole, Wyoming, one of the days we all went on a sleigh ride at the Elk Refuge. This is a place where thousands of elk migrate during the winter. You can drive on the roads around the perimeter of the place or you can go on a guided horse drawn sleigh ride. Tough decision!


It was so awesome because the the guide brought us right in the middle of the herd. There was a bachelors group where all of the bulls congregate away from the pesky females. Willy really liked this idea. They had such huge antlers that they drop every season. We also saw them sparring with each other. There were a lot more cows than bulls and since they do not have antlers, the stand on their hind legs and box with each other to assert dominance. Interestingly, elks are lead by the matriarchs and their knowledge of migration paths are passed down from generations. Even down to the best place to cross a river.


The driver brought us to a stop right under a tree and low and behold, there where not one, but two bald eagles just sitting in the branches looking at us. It was a really nice day and Keri took some awesome pictures that I hope she will let me post here.

After lunch, Keri and John went to go shopping while Willy and I went on a buffalo hunt. We didn't see any buffalo, but we found some warm springs and some old settlers cabins. The cabins didn't have any roofs but you could still see some of the mud that was used to fill in the gaps. It was very interesting and we played in the snow together. Of course I kept sinking in the snow up to my thighs while Willy laughed.