We moved towards Lamar Valley after enjoying the short trails around North & South Rim of Yellowstone Canyon. Yellowstone river cuts across the canyon. We came across large varieties of wild life. Huge herds of bison came and blocked road near Hayden Valley. Ducks and Swans in Madison River were eye catching. We could catch glimpse of a Grizzly family with cubs at a distance. As the cover of darkness spread its veil, animals tend to come closer. Mule deer group was grazing by the roadside almost oblivious of passing cars.
It was dark while we were on our way coming back to hotel. I was driving at 45 miles per hour. A fawn sprang from nowhere and almost flew across the street. I slammed the brakes scaring the kids in the back seat. Deer missed our car by a whisker. Wild animals die in the park after being hit by oncoming cars. Other day we saw the ranger removing the carcass of a dead deer from the middle of the road. Kids were extremely sad to see it. Fortunately we could avoid the situation.
Today we will plan to visit Grand Teton National Park.
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