Bison, Elk, Moose, Birds, Wolves, and Bear
Haydn Valley – our absolute FAVORITE spot. My husband and I visited this valley in the early afternoon and found a tiny herd of Bison. The next day we decided to return to the valley and were rewarded by an awesome site…the largest heard of Bison I have ever seen in my life. Did you know that female Bison also have horns? I didn’t know that until seeing it with my own eyes. Mike and I spent more than an hour in the valley enjoying the amazing sights and sounds of these animals. It’s a hoot to watch them cross the road. Just know that they are in control and will cross in their own time so if you get stopped by one just settle in and enjoy the views.
Animals when you least expect it. My husband and I happened upon two Bull Elk, one of whom still had fur on his horns. Their horns are absolutely massive and were quite a sight see. We got to enjoy the Elk with quite a few other tourists who were very respectful of the animals. Being quiet and staying at a safe distance is key to enjoying these wild animals.
On our trip we also saw a momma Grizzly and her two cubs from a vast distance away. We didn’t get any closer looks, which was fine with me. We also got to see an adolescent bear on our way leaving the park at the end of our stay. He was investigating a meadow area and we were on an upper level with many other tourists. Once he started getting closer, and even knowing he’d have to climb to get to us, I decided to venture back to the car. It was quite an amazing highlight that we didn’t expect to see.