“Very aggressive cow elk.”  The Ranger said one chased his pickup truck.  They are protecting calves and it doesn’t bring out the nice in them.  This valley is prime bear and elk habitat and the local policies seem to be to give the wildlife all the room it needs to be successful here.  Lots of trails are closed.  It is a bit of a disappointment not to be able to use the trails but it feels like the powers-that-be have their priorities right.  Tomorrow we head to an area with a wildlife drive.