June 22, 2014
This is one of the prettiest state parks you can imagine. Lots of high rolling hills with pines and meadows of green grass. And, during this time of year there are thousands and thousands of yellow flowers along the roads, and also outlining trees and rocks up and down the slopes.
We took an evening drive from about
6:30 pm till 9:00 cruising around the park roads, hoping to see some
wildlife we could photograph.
We saw the first deer within a few
minutes and then shortly thereafter a herd of bison on one of the
high hills. Within a few miles we spotted a small herd of prong
horns (western antelope) grazing in a meadow.
Prairie dogs, deer,
mule deer, bison, elk, mountain lions all occupy this park. We did
not spot all of those, however we were able to find several
"critters" and took photos of some.
As dark approached we were blessed
with a large herd of buffalo that had drifted down the slopes, and
were crossing the road right in front of us. Jo was ecstatic that she
was able to see so many up close and personal.
There were also a lot
of bison calves as well doing their antics. I slowly (and
cautiously) drove the Jeep right through the herd. They simply
ignored us.
It's a real joy to be camped
just 15 minutes from this incredible park. We are planning to visit
it often during the time we are here.
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