Pronghorn in Western Montana

One of My Favorites. The drive up to Yellowstone National Park from Southern Arizona takes you through some incredible scenery and wildlife areas. US Highway 191 runs from Douglas, Arizona on the Mexican border to the Canadian Border. Some of the highlights include: Chiricahua National Monument, Cochise Stronghold, Coronado Scenic Trail Byway, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Monument Valley, Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, Grand Teton National Park,  Yellowstone National Park, and a dozen National Wildlife Refuges and Wildlife Conservation Areas. 

US 191 takes you through Western Wyoming and 100 miles of Pronghorn country. On one trip I came across a beautiful male Pronghorn very early in the morning. Pronghorn have huge eyes and can detect movement from 4 miles away. They escape predators by outrunning them. (Only the Cheetah is faster --- and not many of them live in the Western USA). 

However, this particular Pronghorn was kind enough to let me get close. I expected to see Pronghorn but certainly not this close. With the muted wildflowers in the background it created one of my favorite photos. Worth "5" Stars.

Pronghorn