Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
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I brake for Roosevelt Elk – on the Olympic Peninsula
Last week we spent a few days on the Olympic Peninsula and I was impressed once again with the raw, natural beauty of my home state of Washington.
So much so that I don’t know how to unpack the pictures I took, how to show you the beauty of the lakes, rivers, ocean, rain forest and wildlife. So rather than try to cover it in a single post I thought I’d devote this one to the Roosevelt Elk which inhabit the land.
We saw herds of them feeding in the Quinault Valley, Hoh River Valley and near the Dosewallips River on Hood Canal. More than I can remember on previous trips.
Did you know that Washington’s Olympic Peninsula is home to the largest natural population of Roosevelt Elk in the world? Neither did I. One of the reasons I love traveling, even to the same places again and again as I always learn something new.
Fortunately, these beautiful animals are protected from hunting in the sanctuary of Olympic National Park.
~ Susanne
Cats and Trails and Garden Tales 
They are hefty animals!
Yes, indeed!
They are beautiful animals!! 😊
Yes, indeed! I love seeing them!
😊
Truly magnificent!
Yes indeed! I’d never seen so many herds before!
We’ve got a couple of nice herds north of where we live. If they decide to cross the road when you’re driving, it can be quite a wait as it’s almost single file. 😊
You’re in the Redwoods, right? I remember seeing a big herd in the park earlier this spring when we visited.
Yes, they’re a beautiful herd of Roosevelt elk.
Glad they are safe there.
Yes, me too. 🙂
Always fun to see the elk on the peninsula. Best not to encounter them at night though!
Yes, they are wild animals and need their space.
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Glad to hear they are not hunted. Wonderful animals like those need to be preserved in their own environment.
Best wishes, Pete.
Yes, I’m thankful that they are safe and wild in the national park.
What beautiful animals! I’m glad to hear that they are protected 🙂
Me too! That’s the beauty of the national parks! The wildlife is truly wild and also protected!
Wow, a grand heard. I bet it was amazing in person too!!
I loved seeing all the elk!
So fantastic, Thank for the pictures, Susanne
Thanks so much, Don! Glad you enjoyed them.
Very cool that there are so many! I love the photos – very clear shots!
Thank you! I’d never seen so many before in multiple locations!
And I’ve never seen any in person!
These images are amazing. Thank you, C
Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed them!
They are gorgeous animals. You got some great photos of them. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much! I was happy to see so many of them.