Sunset and the Elk Show!

Here's a couple of photos from last night...

Most nights here we are treated to the "Elk Show" the evening movement of the elk from their bedding area up high on the mountain behind camp and down into the Yellowstone River valley passing by our front door.  Tonight there were about 20+ elk consisting of cows, yearlings and one lucky bull.

This old cow elk came down later and bedded right behind our RV,  not more than 15 yards. 


Sunset over Gardiner and YNP.




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