There are four main section of mountains in the Rockies.
The Rocky Mountains run nearly 3,000 miles in western North America. The Rockies can be broken down into four main sections – Canadian, northern, central, and southern. Continue reading
A white tailed ptarmigan with it’s summer plumage. Photo via Flickr.
The white tailed ptarmigan is the only bird that lives in the alpine zone of the Rocky Mountains. Here are 7 things I bet you didn’t know about this bird. Continue reading
Here are the best hiking with kids blogs that I have come across and I wanted to pass on to my readers. These have gear reviews, trails to explore and more. Continue reading
Is a deer a vertebrate or invertebrate?
All animals in the world are either vertebrates or invertebrates. Here is an easy explanation of what those terms mean and examples of each kind. Continue reading
Pill bugs live throughout the Rocky Mountains and are a great educational tool since they are safe to touch. Here are 6 fun facts about these animals. Continue reading
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A dragonfly is the fastest insect.
There are many different classes of bugs in the Rocky Mountains. All of those tiny bugs may look similar, but scientists organize them into different groups or classes. Continue reading
Have you seen this small mammal high up in the Rocky Mountains?
The American Pika is another small mammal that lives in the alpine area at the tops of the Rocky Mountains. Here is some basic information about this mammal. Continue reading
A yellow bellied marmot. Photo via Flickr.
A yellow bellied marmot is a very neat animal that lives in the Rocky Mountains. Here is some basic information about this true rock star (it lives in rocks). Continue reading
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Survival of the fittest is one of those phrases that most people have heard. It is so familiar because it is an important concept in the natural world. Continue reading