That was... unexpected

The route from Chicago to Denver is uneventful, at best (see previous post), but luckily it goes by over night so you don't need to care. Past Denver things get interesting, with gorgeous views for hundreds of miles and -- SWEET MERCIFUL JEHOSEPHAT IS THAT A FROZEN DEER'S HEAD STICKING UP OUT OF THE SNOWED OVER RIVER???!!!!????
Yes. Yes it is.