Holidays with the Moose of Wyoming

Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park, in the northwest of Wyoming, known for their stunning landscapes, cozy lodges, and extensive ski trails, attract thousands of visitors each year, including the most exotic visitors, such as the Jackson moose herd, the largest group of moose in the world.As temperatures drop in the nearby mountains, the herd begins its journey to the National Elk Refuge, located north of the region’s main city, Jackson. This beautiful area offers more bearable conditions than Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, and the Bridger-Teton National Forest, where the moose usually live. The snow does not get as deep, and it is easier to find food.
Fish, wildlife, and thousands of moose from the U.S. migrate to this location every year. At the refuge, the moose are fed and cared for by a team that loves animals.Where there are moose, there are usually predators nearby. It is common to spot coyotes while sledding or walking through the refuge. There are also wolves, but they are harder to spot. The refuge also has a large population of American bighorn sheep, which spend the winter on rocky cliffs to keep away from predators.
The refuge can only accommodate a certain number of moose at one time. Covering approximately 10,000 acres of important habitat located near the well-known resort town of Jackson, Wyoming, the refuge comfortably houses 5,000 moose, although in some years the place gets crowded with animals.To see the herd, you can only visit the refuge between January and April. It is not always easy to predict when the moose will return to the national parks.
One fun way to see the moose up close is to take a sleigh ride through the refuge. Horse-drawn sleighs enter right into the middle of the moose herd, allowing you to get face to face with these enormous mammals and get incredibly close.
If you prefer not to take the guided tour, you can see the herd from Elk Refuge Road, the main road that passes through the refuge. But be sure to stop by the refuge’s visitor center to talk with the staff about opportunities to see the animals.
For more information, call BACC Travel: (212) 730-1010