Did you know? Teton translates to “breast”. So we are heading into the “Grand ____” (insert your own colloquial term) today. It really is a beautiful sight with a fault creating the separation of mountain and fields. 

The Tetons have not disappointed…a hike around Moose Lake revealed TWO moose and a calliope hummingbird (the smallest one in the US)! It had to be summoned by our Moose song that we chanted on the way in. 

Martin the Moose wandered off, but Bullwinkle decided he definitely IS the most majestic creature out here and moseyed to the water to not only get a snack from the bottom of the pond, but also give us his best “bend and snap”. 

An enlightening and emotional visit at the Mardy and Olaus Murie House taught us about the beginning of the Wilderness Act and how ANWR came to be. We were in awe of the fact that we have never heard of this great individual that made the preservation of millions of acres in Alaska possible. There is something to be said about being in the space where someone lived and you see their books, handmade quotes, artwork as you ponder how they were able to accomplish so very much. Listening to John Denver pay tribute to Mardy brought tears to our eyes. A walk to the Snake River, dipping our heads in cold waters, and a moose dance has us all feeling nostalgic and inspired to educate and protect the natural world around us. 

On that note get up on your feet and chant with us. You make your own moves, but spread your fingers and hold your hands by your head whenever you say moose. 

🎶 He was great big moose 

Who likes drink a lot of juice,

He drinks his juice with care,

He got some in his hair,

Now he’s sticky everywhere,

He’s a great big moose,

On the loooooooooosssseee!🎶