Rabbit or squirrel tracks? What do you think?
Rabbit and squirrel tracks in snow can look very similar, but there are ways to tell them apart. Here are some tips on how to tell those tracks apart and what they may reveal. Continue reading
Look at those eyes!
The Great Horned Owl is an awesome bird that lives throughout North America and is common in the Rocky Mountains. Here are some fun facts about this bird, including how it adapts to the harsh winters of the Rockies. Continue reading
Human parents spend a lot of time raising their children.
Animal parenting strategies depend on many different factors, such as lifespan and predation risks. All animals make different choices with the ultimate goal being reproductive success. Continue reading
What is this bird called? Photo via Flickr.
There are many different kinds of animals active during winter in the Rocky Mountains. I wonder how many of them you can guess? Continue reading
A mountain goat with its thick winter coat.
Here are 5 rocky mountain adaptors, animals that adapt in order to survive the cold, harsh winters of the Rocky Mountains. I wonder if you know all of them? Continue reading
An adult grizzly bear with two cubs.
These 5 Rocky Mountain hibernators includes a combination of well known and lesser known animals. I wonder if you know all of them? Continue reading
This is a bit unusual, but here is a book review of a book I just read. This book ties in with my blog since it is all about getting kids outside in nature. Continue reading
A first aid kit should always be with your hiking gear.
This hiking first aid kit is one of the essential items that you need to bring when you go hiking with your kids. Here are the items that you don’t want to leave home without. Continue reading
Winter hiking with kids can be super fun and easy as long as you are prepared. Here are 7 tips to help you have the most fun on your outing.
Brrrr. It’s cold outside.
The coldest day of the year on average in the Rocky Mountains tend to be in late December. Here is when the average coldest times take place for a few different cities in the Rockies. Continue reading