Following kayaking, breakfast, and catching up on the news with a variety of iPads and iPhones, we headed out for a hike to Adams Falls in the park (free entry with the lifetime pass--saved $15!). The trail led past a beautiful mountain stream with plenty of photo ops:
The stream led to a peaceful meadow and pond with a beautiful mountain background.
After lunch at the Grand Lake Lodge we headed back for a little R&R at our rental house on Shadow Mountain Lake. Then off for cocktails at The Rapids Restaurant and then to see the early evening elk rutting in the park!
Tom and Bobby Lanier rock hopping behind The Rapids, well not really hopping.
Group photo at The Rapids
After a few snacks and drinks we were off for elk hunting. After walking around for awhile, we saw several females approach nearby with a somewhat small male sniffing around. Soon the alpha male appeared on the scene and took charge, with the younger male slinking off into the woods. We saw no real action, but the animals were fun to watch.
The females minding their own business. . . . .
The smaller male appears on the scene. . . .
Only to be run off by this guy.
Another shot of the big boy.
We returned “home” and enjoyed a Big Chill annual feast—salmon and steak grilled by Chef Michael Dickens accompanied by baked potatoes, salad, and multiple bottles of red wine.
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