Estes Park Elk
A few weeks ago, my husband and I went to a wedding near Denver. It was lovely, and our hotel stay was wonderful….but….it just wasn’t long enough. So, as usual, I started scheming to “milk one more night” out of our trip.
Estes Park is only about an hour or so from where we were, and I had been ranting and raving about going up there to see the elk. Not only is Estes Park a quaint mountain town, the elk love to hang out there during their mating season in September and October. It was more magnificent than I could have imagined!
This is the king of the herd.
And he is very, VERY, territorial over his females.
The bugling was an amazing sound. I’m still kicking myself in the hiney for not getting video, so you could hear it, too.
If you get the chance, remember…Estes Park, September and October. You won’t regret it….I promise!
5 Comments
TexWisGirl
they're magnificent!
soonerfangirl
I love everything about Estes Park. We went there a few times when we were lucky enough to live in beautiful Colorado!
dcash
I totally agree! I love everything about Estes Park, too! You should come back for a visit : )
Montanagirl
Oh MY! Gorgeous photos of the Elk!! Lucky you for getting to go and see them. Aren't they the most wonderful creature EVER??? I love going down to the "Slippery Ann" Elk Viewing area here in Montana. It's about a 2 hour drive from where we live – can't get there ahead of 5pm because they don't start coming out of the trees til then…then it's about a 1 hour window maybe 1 and a half hours to get photos before the sun sets.
dcash
Thanks! I agree, they ARE wonderful 🙂