Elk grazing in a grassy meadow at sunrise in Grand Teton National Park, with soft golden light illuminating the scene and mountains in the background.

Awakening The Wild

Grand Teton National Park | Wyoming

Gorgeous morning at Grand Teton National Park. Just as we were leaving our sunrise spot, we spotted these elk grazing in the golden light—an unforgettable final moment in the Tetons.

Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming is one of those places that almost doesn’t feel real. In the fall, the whole area comes alive with color, especially the aspens, which turn this bright golden yellow and orange. It’s quiet, a little cold, and incredibly peaceful—just that still moment right before the day really begins. Photo © copyright by Claudia Lungauer. Photo © copyright by Claudia Lungauer.