Pelican Creek 252 Thompson Yellowstone June 15, 1932. The proposed trip to Grebe Lake was abandoned today due to [illegible] snow in the forest. McCarthy ranger at Norris said he thought it would be very difficult to get over the trail. And therefore went to the 6 mile post on east entrance road, and hiked back down Pelican Creek. Griswold circulated through the lake region to see what bears are doing. The day was disappointing from the wildlife standpoint. About 30 elk were scattered through Pelican Creek, feeding. Two calves were seen at a distance. All elk ran and snorted at our approach. Two moose were seen within a mile of Pelican Creek bridge in the large willow swamps. One was a fine large bull with antlers about 1 foot long. Both moose still retained part of the winter coat. Several beaver houses were found in the willow swamps. One a bank lodge about 5' across by 18" high was on our bank of Pelican Creek. 100 yards down- stream on the other bank were similar house constructed of willows. We removed the roof