Tag: wildlife

  • 2026-01_Maumee Bay State Park & Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge

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    January 3-4, 2026. A New Year’s Eve snowstorm pushed our plans back by three days, which turned out to be the right call. By January 3rd the storm had passed, leaving behind the kind of cold, still conditions that concentrate wildlife and make for interesting photography — if you’re willing to put yourself out there…

  • 2022-09_Grand Teton & Yellowstone

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    Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks – September 4-11, 2022 Trip Overview A spectacular journey through two of America’s most iconic national parks – 8 days of jaw-dropping mountain vistas, incredible wildlife encounters (moose, grizzly bears, black bears, bison stampedes, river otters, and so much more), otherworldly geothermal wonders, and memories that will last a…

  • 2025-06_Maumee Bay State Park & Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge

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    Overview Sometimes the best trips are the unplanned ones! Back in July, with no camping trips until the middle of August planned, we decided to head to one of our favorite nearby wildlife watching destinations – Maumee Bay State Park and Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, less than 3 hours from home. Despite our many visits,…