GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK — Buckrail photographer Nick Sulzer caught the Teton Bison Herd munching on grass for an evening snack this week. Talk about dinner with a view.
Recognized for its relatively flat peak and wide stance, Mount Moran is the dominant peak in the northern Teton Range. The mountain is composed of multiple geologic features, including ancient igneous and metamorphic rocks, sedimentary rocks and glaciers, according to the National Park Service.
Mount Moran was named after Thomas Moran, a painter who accompanied a government surveying expedition to the Yellowstone area in 1871. According to the Smithsonian Institute, Moran is best remembered for his idealized views of the American West. Select pieces of artwork by Moran can be viewed at the National Museum of Wildlife Art.
Mount Moran is home to two glaciers: Falling Ice Glacier and Skillet Glacier. The Falling Ice Glacier can be seen from the Mount Moran Turnout, and the Skillet Glacier can be viewed from the Colter Bay area within Grand Teton National Park.
For more vibrant skies and bison herds, check out these recent videos by Sulzer.
