Yesterday we went to the Grand Tetons in search of 399 and her cub. 399 is our "famous" grizzly bear mama who had quadruplets 3 years ago at the grand old age of 24...and this year she gave birth to one healthy cub at 27. "They" think she is the oldest wild grizzly bear mama ever. Folks were afraid that she might not survive the winter, but she came out of her winter den on Tuesday with a cub. All of her fans (and she has many) were completely surprised and overawed. This is her 17th cub. She hangs out at Pilgrim Creek and vicinity in the Tetons. She's a savvy mama who knows how to protect her cubs yet show them off to the public. We saw the great long lines of cars with people waiting to see her...we talked to the rangers...we looked high and low...and we did not see her. The closest I got was a picture of her in facebook. The picture below is 399 and her COY (cub of the year) and it's what we're looking for...now all we have to do is be there when she decides to make an appearance. Easier said than done.
All was not lost...the Tetons were lovely. Even though the air was smoky (there are some fires n the west), Jackson Lake was still,
and the reflections of the Tetons were mirrored on the Lake.
My favorite mountain in the world, Mt. Moran, was looking wonderful with a fresh coat of snow covering the skillet glacier.
I don't think I will ever stop taking pictures of Mt. Moran as the mountain speaks to my soul.
No trip to the Tetons is complete without a stop at Jenny Lake, and yesterday was no exception.
Can you see the "heart" of Jenny Lake?
Text me if you can?
Any day at "the Park" is a good day. And yesterday was a very good day at the Park.
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