Sleigh Ride in Teton National Park

Photos of our sleigh ride into the elk refuge of Teton National Park

Sleigh Ride through the elk refuge in Teton National Park.
Every winter sleigh rides are offered into the elk refuge.
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Basking in the sun.
It was a sunny day and actually a little warm. This bull elk was enjoying his sun bath.
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A two-horse open sleigh.
Pulled by teams of horses, the tours last about an hour. The driver offers interesting information about the elk herds which migrate to the refuge.
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Making the best of a sunny day.
Superior to the others, this big bull rests by himself in peace. These elk photos were taken in Grand Teton National Park which we visited before moving on to Yellowstone.
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Two girls with a difference of opinion.
These two elk cows are probably having a tiff over their personal space.
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Who..me? I didn't start it!
Startled by a noise, they forget their squabble for a moment.
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And then they are back at it.
Neither is giving up easily.
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Their dispute is short-lived without any harmful outcome.
The older one on the right pulls rank and subdues the younger one.
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Migration is the name of the game.
The refuge is vast with thousands of acres. Because the animals are not constrained by any boundaries, the elk continue to play follow the leader and migrate frequently.
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Chilly but not freezing.
All the sleighs have warm woolen blankets to wrap up in. Coat, gloves and hat are all you need. If you are ever in Teton in the winter, don't miss this attraction. It's not expensive and quite enjoyable.
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Video of our sleigh ride.
The guide is giving us information about how the elk reduction, a euphemism for open season on elk within national park boundaries which keeps the hunters happy. The elk reduction is held every November and is warranted to be beneficial to the herd and to the elk refuge land. Jim and I watched the "elk reduction" this past fall and it's more like target practice and less like hunting.
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Video: Determining the elk population
The driver is explaining how the elk population is counted by the Department of Wildlife.
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Video: Information about how the herd is fed in the refuge.
Here the guide is explaining how the Department of Wildlife Management determines how and where to feed the elk which migrate into the refuge.
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Photography of Julie Picardi

Sleigh Ride in Teton National Park