We finally saw a grizzly, but it was in the local Resource Center which is like a zoo.  They have several grizzlies that were abandoned when babies or were considered “nuisance bears” (they like garbage too much and won’t stay away from populated areas).  They let them out of their cages into the big outdoor area two or three at a time throughout the day so they get some exercise and we can see them.  There were 3 out while we were there, two were siblings and played together a lot and the third just hung out laying around.  We got some great shots of them!

The Resource Center also has several wolves; because it was a cold day (around 38) they mostly laid in the sun and slept.  We got some good shots of one who sat up and then got up and walked around a little before curling up and going back to sleep.

The center also has eagles, of their 3 bald eagles one had a wing amputated after he was shot, and one had neurological damage and really acted strangely!  But, they are beautiful creatures!  They also have 2 golden eagles and a large owl.  The eagles and owl are in fairly small aviaries and it was sad to see they can’t really fly in that small space so they end up sitting on a branch all day.

Here are some pictures we took at the center: