A bull elk raises his massive head to the evening sky and lets out a high-pitched bugle. The last notes trail off, as if from an unearthly flute, sounding so musical that it makes me shiver. Soon a ...

Elk bugling is most intense during the fall rut. Bulls call repeatedly to establish dominance and attract cows. This trip combines a slow river float with active elk movement nearby. Bugles echo ...

America's national parks and state areas burst with wildlife on stunning drives. Bison munch grass by the road, grizzly bears wander valleys, and elk calls fill rainy forests. These spots pull in ...