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One of my favorite regions of the country is the northern Rockies of Montana and Wyoming, and I had the good fortune to visit Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks in the fall of 2024. Surprisingly sunny and warm for late September and early October, it was a wonderful 16 days of wildlife watching and awe inspiring scenery. In the images below, I've tried to convey a sense of the magical nature of this iconic landscape and its wildlife. Please click on the images to view.
My take on the T.A. Moulton barn on a cold and clear morning, between Kelly and Moose, WY. One of the most photographed Teton scenes, it's still a wonder to behold, and we're fortunate that the NPS has done such a good job maintaining this historic structure.
My take on the T.A. Moulton barn on a cold and clear morning, between Kelly and Moose, WY. One of the most photographed Teton scenes, it's still a wonder to behold, and we're fortunate that the NPS has done such a good job maintaining this historic structure.
Getting stink eye from a bull moose one afternoon in the Tetons.
Getting stink eye from a bull moose one afternoon in the Tetons.
"Go ahead, make my day!" This big boy's eyes tell me to keep my distance. Found grazing a meadow at dawn, I like the way the frost on his head helps frame his face, and his watchful eyes. Lamar Valley, Wyoming.
"Go ahead, make my day!" This big boy's eyes tell me to keep my distance. Found grazing a meadow at dawn, I like the way the frost on his head helps frame his face, and his watchful eyes. Lamar Valley, Wyoming.
Early one morning, I found this wonderful NPS ranch just south of Jenny Lake, in the Tetons, and had to stop to watch the horses, and of course take some photos. It's a beautiful lump of land along Cottonwood Creek, nestled beneath the majestic Teton peaks.
Early one morning, I found this wonderful NPS ranch just south of Jenny Lake, in the Tetons, and had to stop to watch the horses, and of course take some photos. It's a beautiful lump of land along Cottonwood Creek, nestled beneath the majestic Teton peaks.
Of all the iconic American wildlife, one of my all-time favorites is the adorable Pika, a gerbil-sized critter that lives in boulder fields of the northern Rockies. I spent several hours watching these cute creatures skitter across the rocks at Yellowstone's Sheepeater Cliff. Busy collecting grass for the coming winter, they sometimes squeak to identify their territories and warn of danger, as this one did when he spotted me. ❤
Of all the iconic American wildlife, one of my all-time favorites is the adorable Pika, a gerbil-sized critter that lives in boulder fields of the northern Rockies. I spent several hours watching these cute creatures skitter across the rocks at Yellowstone's Sheepeater Cliff. Busy collecting grass for the coming winter, they sometimes squeak to identify their territories and warn of danger, as this one did when he spotted me. ❤
Home, home on the range, where the bison & antelope (pronghorn) play... 🎶🎶 After 9 totally disconnected days in Yellowstone, I'm now in Grand Teton NP, based in Jackson Hole. Critters have been surprisingly scarce, but I spent part of a glorious morning watching these bison graze beneath the majestic Teton peaks.
Home, home on the range, where the bison & antelope (pronghorn) play... 🎶🎶 After 9 totally disconnected days in Yellowstone, I'm now in Grand Teton NP, based in Jackson Hole. Critters have been surprisingly scarce, but I spent part of a glorious morning watching these bison graze beneath the majestic Teton peaks.
Heading "home" one evening, I spotted this bull moose making his way along a ridge, and liked his silhouette against the sagebrush and hazy orange sky. Two forest fires burn just south of Jackson, WY, and depending on how the wind blows, create very smoky or completely clear conditions.
Heading "home" one evening, I spotted this bull moose making his way along a ridge, and liked his silhouette against the sagebrush and hazy orange sky. Two forest fires burn just south of Jackson, WY, and depending on how the wind blows, create very smoky or completely clear conditions.
My take on Grand Teton's famous Oxbow Bend at dawn. A commonly photographed scene, nothing quite prepares you for just how stunning it is in person. Unfortunately, the day brought clear skies and a slight breeze, which affected the reflections in the water. I'd like to return on a semi-cloudy and still morning.
My take on Grand Teton's famous Oxbow Bend at dawn. A commonly photographed scene, nothing quite prepares you for just how stunning it is in person. Unfortunately, the day brought clear skies and a slight breeze, which affected the reflections in the water. I'd like to return on a semi-cloudy and still morning.
Near Yellowstone's Ice Box Canyon, I encountered this beautiful red fox booking it along the roadside, obviously on a mission. Curious, I followed him, and ended up at a small picnic spot, where he scavenged for scraps left by the day's visitors. He was completely unbothered by my presence, but at times glanced in my direction, just to be sure all was OK. This image was taken late evening under very low light conditions, which is always a struggle for my lens.
Near Yellowstone's Ice Box Canyon, I encountered this beautiful red fox booking it along the roadside, obviously on a mission. Curious, I followed him, and ended up at a small picnic spot, where he scavenged for scraps left by the day's visitors. He was completely unbothered by my presence, but at times glanced in my direction, just to be sure all was OK. This image was taken late evening under very low light conditions, which is always a struggle for my lens.
My version of a quintessential Chamber of Commerce scene from String Lake, in the Tetons. Just moments after I took this, a canoeist paddled by, totally disrupting the reflection, but what a sense of peace it was anyway on a sunny fall afternoon.
My version of a quintessential Chamber of Commerce scene from String Lake, in the Tetons. Just moments after I took this, a canoeist paddled by, totally disrupting the reflection, but what a sense of peace it was anyway on a sunny fall afternoon.
These cottonwood trees caught my eye one evening while driving along Gros Ventre Road in the Tetons. I just love the way the late afternoon sun highlights the golden leaves and grass against the mountainside of evergreens.
These cottonwood trees caught my eye one evening while driving along Gros Ventre Road in the Tetons. I just love the way the late afternoon sun highlights the golden leaves and grass against the mountainside of evergreens.
An imperious red fox that I found scavenging late one evening along the road between Cooke City and Silver Gate, MT. His apparent disdain was probably because I only shared a small bite from my PB&J dinner, rather than giving him the whole sandwich. I don't usually feed wildlife, but he seemed highly habituated to handouts, and I wanted him to stick around. Very low light, high ISO image.
An imperious red fox that I found scavenging late one evening along the road between Cooke City and Silver Gate, MT. His apparent disdain was probably because I only shared a small bite from my PB&J dinner, rather than giving him the whole sandwich. I don't usually feed wildlife, but he seemed highly habituated to handouts, and I wanted him to stick around. Very low light, high ISO image.
The original hillbilly, Yellowstone NP. I was surprised to find two mountain goats on a cliff fairly near the road, since the closest I'd ever come to these creatures was about 1/2 mile. Harsh noontime sunlight washed out colors and created strong shadows, but I took some memory shots anyway given the unusual opportunity.
The original hillbilly, Yellowstone NP. I was surprised to find two mountain goats on a cliff fairly near the road, since the closest I'd ever come to these creatures was about 1/2 mile. Harsh noontime sunlight washed out colors and created strong shadows, but I took some memory shots anyway given the unusual opportunity.
Here's a little panorama I captured of the stunningly beautiful Lamar Valley at dawn, featuring its most common critter. Yellowstone is the only place in the world where you can see such large herds of free roaming bison, and easily imagine what the country was like 150 years ago.
Here's a little panorama I captured of the stunningly beautiful Lamar Valley at dawn, featuring its most common critter. Yellowstone is the only place in the world where you can see such large herds of free roaming bison, and easily imagine what the country was like 150 years ago.
On the hunt. What an evening I had along Soda Butte Creek, WY, with this beautiful red fox, as he scavenged for voles and mice! He wasn't bothered at all by my presence, and we had the whole area to ourselves. It doesn't get much better than this, except maybe the light, which was very dim - always a struggle for my lenses (very high ISO image).
On the hunt. What an evening I had along Soda Butte Creek, WY, with this beautiful red fox, as he scavenged for voles and mice! He wasn't bothered at all by my presence, and we had the whole area to ourselves. It doesn't get much better than this, except maybe the light, which was very dim - always a struggle for my lenses (very high ISO image).
A serious contender for the cutest critter of the northern Rockies, Pikas are one of my favorite animals to watch. These adorable creatures live in and dart around boulder fields, and spend their days squeaking warnings and collecting grass for winter. Sheepeater Cliff, Yellowstone.
A serious contender for the cutest critter of the northern Rockies, Pikas are one of my favorite animals to watch. These adorable creatures live in and dart around boulder fields, and spend their days squeaking warnings and collecting grass for winter. Sheepeater Cliff, Yellowstone.
Several evenings along Yellowstone's Soda Butte Creek, I enjoyed this band of pronghorn, presided over by one dominant buck, who kept a watchful eye on his harem, and was quick to round up any strays. In one image, I've tried to convey the amazing speed these animals have (up to 55 mph) - the 2nd fastest land animal in the world (after the cheetah).
Several evenings along Yellowstone's Soda Butte Creek, I enjoyed this band of pronghorn, presided over by one dominant buck, who kept a watchful eye on his harem, and was quick to round up any strays. In one image, I've tried to convey the amazing speed these animals have (up to 55 mph) - the 2nd fastest land animal in the world (after the cheetah).
Several evenings along Yellowstone's Soda Butte Creek, I enjoyed this band of pronghorn, presided over by one dominant buck, who kept a watchful eye on his harem, and was quick to round up any strays. In one image, I've tried to convey the amazing speed these animals have (up to 55 mph) - the 2nd fastest land animal in the world (after the cheetah).
Several evenings along Yellowstone's Soda Butte Creek, I enjoyed this band of pronghorn, presided over by one dominant buck, who kept a watchful eye on his harem, and was quick to round up any strays. In one image, I've tried to convey the amazing speed these animals have (up to 55 mph) - the 2nd fastest land animal in the world (after the cheetah).
Several evenings along Yellowstone's Soda Butte Creek, I enjoyed this band of pronghorn, presided over by one dominant buck, who kept a watchful eye on his harem, and was quick to round up any strays. In one image, I've tried to convey the amazing speed these animals have (up to 55 mph) - the 2nd fastest land animal in the world (after the cheetah).
Several evenings along Yellowstone's Soda Butte Creek, I enjoyed this band of pronghorn, presided over by one dominant buck, who kept a watchful eye on his harem, and was quick to round up any strays. In one image, I've tried to convey the amazing speed these animals have (up to 55 mph) - the 2nd fastest land animal in the world (after the cheetah).
Several evenings along Yellowstone's Soda Butte Creek, I enjoyed this band of pronghorn, presided over by one dominant buck, who kept a watchful eye on his harem, and was quick to round up any strays. In one image, I've tried to convey the amazing speed these animals have (up to 55 mph) - the 2nd fastest land animal in the world (after the cheetah).
Several evenings along Yellowstone's Soda Butte Creek, I enjoyed this band of pronghorn, presided over by one dominant buck, who kept a watchful eye on his harem, and was quick to round up any strays. In one image, I've tried to convey the amazing speed these animals have (up to 55 mph) - the 2nd fastest land animal in the world (after the cheetah).
Catch me if you can. I had fun watching this pronghorn buck keep his harem in line along Yellowstone's Soda Butte Creek. A doe or two would wander off, and he'd take off to herd them back into the fold. Their explosive speed is amazing - up to 55 mph - far faster than any predator. Nerdy tidbit: scientists think their speed is a vestige from the ice age, when American cheetahs roamed the continent.
Catch me if you can. I had fun watching this pronghorn buck keep his harem in line along Yellowstone's Soda Butte Creek. A doe or two would wander off, and he'd take off to herd them back into the fold. Their explosive speed is amazing - up to 55 mph - far faster than any predator. Nerdy tidbit: scientists think their speed is a vestige from the ice age, when American cheetahs roamed the continent.
While driving the road that parallels Soda Butte Creek one afternoon, I encountered this young bull moose in a meadow. Here, he smells for scents of potential threats to his turf.
While driving the road that parallels Soda Butte Creek one afternoon, I encountered this young bull moose in a meadow. Here, he smells for scents of potential threats to his turf.