Got the Kiddos up early this morning around 5:30 and we headed over to Boxley Valley to see if we could catch a glimpse of the elk. It was a perfect morning and the weather was outstanding. We arrived in Boxley just about sunrise and the fog was just beginning to lift off the fields. The elk were very active and the bulls were really making lots of noise. Hearing them echo through the valley is one of the coolest things I've ever experienced. People living out west probably take it for granted, but it's really something special here in Arkansas.
We hung out and watched the elk for a while and then road around in the mountains for a bit. Stopped at Steel Creek and threw a few rocks in the Buffalo River and then headed over the Ponca Elk Education Center for a visit. We headed back and had lunch at Marble and made it home around noon. It was a great start to a day off work and a day out of school. Just wished Mom didn't have to work today.
Bull elk resting in a field South of Boxley.
Cow and calf hanging out in the Valley. You can still see his spots.
Big bull that seemed to be controlling most of the activity in Boxley Valley this morning.
Nice reflection of the bluffs along the Buffalo River at Steel Creek.
Very fun! Love the bluff/reflection picture. We are heading out somewhere tomorrow. Just not sure where.
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