We met at 8:30 am and stood around for awhile. No one has computer log-in codes yet. Couldn't the corporate office have processed that request a month ago ? We did some reading from the manual and discussion of situations. Late morning 1/2 the group went for the employee bus tour. In the afternoon the computers became unhappy. And so things went along.
Its been raining for 24 hours now. The Snake River and a few creeks look alot more flooded today than yesterday during the bus tour. Yesterday the guide told us the Snake is running at 10,000 cfs. The Bureau of Reclamation is allowing a great deal of water out over spillways with the goal of lowering lake levels before the spring snow-melt event. A huge quantity of water from snow-melt is expected this year. Jackson Lake is still partially frozen. The Marina has delayed opening until mid-June. The corrals have taken delivery of 80 horses in the past few days. Trails will not be open for awhile because of deep mud and lingering snow.
After dinner I drove south along the park drive. A Moose foraging 100 ft from the road edge had created a "moose-jam." (many vehicles stopped to photograph said animal) Bear-jams and Bison-jams are also common. I also saw several Elk near the road and Bison further away I have not seen a Bear yet, they are plentiful, the Rangers tell us. Tonight I did see a Sage Grouse walking on the shoulder.
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