Thursday saw the Osprey group taking to higher vantage points in order to scope out the emerging Grand Teton range. Students thought the peaks resembled castles in the sky as they became visible through the morning fog.
En route to the trailhead we passed a herd of bison, more than a few moose and several young male elk.
Our lunch spot was on a hill overlooking the ancient riverbed, spotted with bison, and the full majesty of the Tetons in the distance. Mule deer joined us for lunch as we spoke about last night's oil and gas debate.
Later that evening, the Osprey visited Lupine Meadows, in the direct shadow of the mountains, to listen to the sounds of the ecosystem. In the fading light, stars emerged as points of light in the night sky. Satellites traversed the dome overhead and shooting stars flew from all angles. The bright stars became the focus of their observations and conversations. Students elected to turn off the music for the bus ride back to campus and instead, unprompted, discussed the cosmos and the nature of science amongst themselves.
-Matt Erdosy
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