You have probably sung (or at least heard sung) the song “Home on the Range.”  But have you ever wondered where it is that the buffalo roam and the deer and the antelope play?  Dave and Jan have enjoyed seeing them all in the states of South Dakota and Wyoming.  On their recent vacation trip they enjoyed seeing some of each – along with other animals not named in the song “Home on the Range.”  Driving south of the Tetons they saw some impressive specimens of Buffalo.

One of the things Dave and Jan enjoy doing is seeing wildlife during their camping and hiking experiences.  This year was particularly interesting in that respect during the time they spent with Andrew and Alissa and family at the cabin in Wyoming’s Big Horn National Forest.  Deer sightings were a frequent experience without leaving the cabin.  Dave watched this young doe foraging in the field directly in front of the cabin.

Just a short drive along the main road to the cabin there were many animals to be seen.

We even got a good look at Bambi – or one of his close relatives anyhow.

Also in the area there were antelope for the deer to play with.

There were herds of elk grazing on the hillsides during our evening drives.

And the family especially enjoyed seeing the moose grazing along the stream.

True to the song, as we enjoyed our temporary “home on the range,” seldom was heard a discouraging word.  It was a special treat to see so many of our animal neighbors while we were enjoying time with our “kids” and our grandchildren.