The Summer of the Moose

I can not tell you how many moose we have seen this summer. We lost count at around twelve. They literally pop out of no where. You have to be really careful driving around here, especially at dusk. Although we have seen many moose during the day also. I don't know if there is more of them or they are just getting bolder. Today we spent some time on Tinnsjon with the canoe and had a wonderful time. On the gravel roads that lead out of the lake we came upon the moose you see below and her calf. They were both in the middle of the road. The calf was not to fond of the car and ran back into the woods, but the momma moose didn't seem to care. She got within 25 feet of the car, just eating away. So we stopped, turned off the car, and waited for her to move. We got some really cool pictures and Sam got to see a moose up close. They are funny creatures but none to nice if provoked, so we are careful.

Tim and Cathy Bickert, we always think of you when we see these things. Hope you can join us someday for another close encounter.

Blessings,
laurie