Empirical evidence for Tom (Seilerbird)

therealsimpsons · Jul 13, 2013

Hi Tom,

We had a great day today in the Tetons. Here is empirical evidence of bison in GTNP. Today we arrived at Oxbow Bend around 7:00 p.m., and stayed until 10:00. Again, the mosquitoes were unbearable.

We saw the same river otters, some pelicans, Canadian geese, and a raven who was right outside the car door, begging to be fed. We didn't dare open the door or window.

Stan

SeilerBird · Jul 13, 2013

You can't fool me Stan. I know those buffalo were Photoshopped into the photo ;D

Seriously, I have heard of mosquitoes being really bad at Oxbow but it never happened to me. They must have had a very wet winter there. An alternate location at sunset is the back porch of the Jackson Lake Lodge. Usually a ranger has a spotting scope set up. I doubt there would be a mosquito problem there. It's not as good as Oxbow, but then again nothing is as good as Oxbow.

If you look at the Tetons from the Jackson Lake area you will see a Glacier that I call Guitar Glacier. See if you can find it.

Your photos are great. They almost bring me to tears. I miss the Tetons, one of the best spots on the planet. Have you done the Swan Lake hike yet?

therealsimpsons · Jul 13, 2013

What is the Swan Lake Hike? We drove through a town named Swan Lake a few days ago.

SeilerBird · Jul 13, 2013

Swan Lake hike is one of my all time favorites. The beauty and the wildlife are beyond compare. Unfortunately the mosquitoes might be beyond compare too. I have never had problems with mosquitoes at the Tetons but it sounds different this year.

The Swan Lake hike starts close to the Visitors Center at Jackson Lake. It is about 3 miles out and back to Swan Lake. You pass Heron Lake and some of the best views of the Tetons in the park. There is an Osprey nest that can be seen from the hike. There used to be a ranger hike on the Swan Lake trail every morning at 8 am. That is the best way to see it the first time.

therealsimpsons · Jul 13, 2013

Tom my man,

We are not 8 am people. We aren't 6 mile hikers either. Thanks so much for the tip, but I think we'll pass on that one!

Stan

SeilerBird · Jul 13, 2013

Not six miles total, only three miles total. It is a loop.

Photog · Jul 13, 2013

parttymer said:
We had a great day today in the Tetons. Here is empirical evidence of bison in GTNP. Today we arrived at Oxbow Bend around 7:00 p.m., and stayed until 10:00. Again, the mosquitoes were unbearable.

Last summer they claimed there are over 1,300 buffalo in the park. I have been going to the Oxbow since I was in collage in the 70's, and on a few occasions encountered mosquitoes. I'm like Tom it's one of my favorite places.

SeilerBird · Jul 13, 2013

Bill - Yeah, you gotta love a place where the animals come to you instead of having to go out searching. I wonder where they have been hiding those buffaloes?

Fyrestorm · Jul 16, 2013

Visited the Tetons last summer. We have plans to go back in 2014. This is one of my favorite places on earth. This mountains can just paralyze you if you find the right spot. We saw a few grizzlies, moose and plenty of bison. I can't wait to go back!

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