This columbine is such a beautiful flower to see in a garden or the wild.
Plants have flowers for the simple and straightforward goal of helping them reproduce and thereby survive. Here is a short explanation of why some (not all) plants have flowers. Continue reading
Some of the common Rocky Mountain wildflowers include Lupine, Columbine, and Indian Paintbrush. Of the hundreds of different wildflowers in the Rockies, here are the ones you are most likely to see when you go hiking or camping. Continue reading
A Painted Lady Butterfly is a common insects of the Rocky Mountains.
The Painted Lady Butterfly is one of the most common butterflies of the Rocky Mountains that you are likely to see. Here are 8 fun nature facts about this beautiful winged insect or butterfly. Continue reading
Hiking the Routeburn track with kids was an awesome alpine adventure!
Hiking New Zealand’s Routeburn Track with kids was a truly amazing experience. Our family spent a wonderful four days/three nights walking the Routeburn Track in late March of 2018. Continue reading
Cirque of towers in Wyoming. Are you comfortable making the long overnight hike here?
Whenever you are hiking in the Rocky Mountains you always need to be safe and error on the side of caution. Pushing yourself too far or doing something unwise may lead to serious problems for you or your family. Continue reading
Look at this beautiful Western Tiger Swallowtail butterfly.
The Western Tiger Swallowtail is a common butterfly of the Rocky Mountains that you have likely seen at some point. Here are 5 fun Western Tiger Swallowtail butterfly facts that you are sure to enjoy and, hopefully, learn something new. Continue reading
Are you ready to explore one of New Zealand’s Great Walks?
It is time to book New Zealand’s Great Walks for the 2018/2019 Great Walks season. The online booking system for the Great Walks will be available for the different walks at various days during June 2018. Continue reading
This is a beautiful butterfly…or is it?
If you see a tiny winged insect do you know if it’s a butterfly or moth? Butterflies and moths have a number of similarities and differences. Here are a five simple ways that you can tell a butterfly or moth apart. Continue reading
Do you know all 4 main layers of a rainforest?
The different rainforest layers are visible whenever you go hiking through a rainforest. Here is a quick overview of the four main rainforest layers: emergent layer, canopy, understory, and the forest floor. Continue reading
Look at the shape of that bill.
A bird’s bill will tell you a lot about the particular bird, giving you some important clues about the bird. The shape and size of a bird’s bill will help you know what types of food that bird eats and where it likely lives. Continue reading