Temperatures continued to fluctuate in February and all types of weather were experienced in Jackson Hole. More snow fell in the Tetons with valley weather a mix of snow and rain. This winter is being defined as mild with warm temperatures and a thin snowpack at lower elevations. A thin valley snowpack helps the wildlife and a great year for wildlife sightings such as this wolf seen near Shadow … [Read more...]
October: Indian Summer, RAY of warmth, animal migration, wolves hunted
October brought Indian Summer. Temperatures reached the sixties with cold nights. The air carried a sense of warmth and the whisper of winter. The month was quite pleasant. Animals migrate. Morning frost covers the meadows. Off season descends on the valley. After a cold September, the month of October brought time to play, time to finish outdoor projects, time to enjoy warm afternoons and a … [Read more...]
Nature News: October
October has been a beautiful month. We’ve had the perfect balance of sun, warmth, rain and early frost. The light seems to change daily as it softens into shorter days. The month ends warm and dry with no elk visible on the National Elk Refuge. Squirrels continue to cache cones and reserves are growing. Will it be a big snow year?? Wolves made the news again as US District Judge, Amy Berman … [Read more...]
Nature’s glory and chance to be with wolves
June has been an amazing month. The blossoms hang heavy on the plants so meadows are bright with color and diversity. Arrowleaf Balsamroot shines on the hillsides giving everything a hue of bright yellow. With the solstice, days are long and many people are in Jackson Hole enjoying the parks, being outdoors, and experiencing nature's beauty. Earlier this week, I shared the Earthfire Institute … [Read more...]