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Author: Mark Danenhauer

Diapause – What is it and what animals do it?

January 17, 2017January 8, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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Some beetles enter a state of diapause during winter. Photo via Flickr.

Do you feel like going into diapause this winter?  That may not be possible for humans, but what animals use that winter survival strategy and what do you know about it? Continue reading →

5 Simple Tips on Rock Identification For Kids

January 15, 2017June 23, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
rock identification

Photo via Flickr.

Rock identification can be difficult for both those new to it and even for experts.  Here are some general tips to help kids and parents identify rocks in the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading →

What is Torpor? What Animals Do It During Winter?

January 13, 2017January 13, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
torpor

Photo via Flickr.

Torpor is a deep sleep like state that some animals go into at night during the cold winters of the Rocky Mountains.  Do you know how torpor is different than hibernation? Continue reading →

10 Amazing Bug Facts You Won’t Believe!

January 11, 2017January 7, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
bug facts

Stick insects are so cool! Photo via flickr.

Here are 10 amazing bug facts that will keep you awake at night.  Do you know the biggest or longest bug on earth? Continue reading →

Three Main Types of Rocks

January 9, 2017January 5, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer

kinds of rocksThe heart of the Rocky Mountains are the rocks. Do you know the three main types of rocks that can be found throughout the world? Continue reading →

6 Amazing Snow Facts For Kids And Adults

January 7, 2017January 3, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
snow facts

Photo via Flickr.

Have you ever heard that no two snow flakes are alike?  Well, here are 6 fun snow facts that will teach you a little bit more about the white, fluffy stuff. Continue reading →

Do You Know How Many Kinds Of Snow There Are?

January 3, 2017January 1, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
kinds of snow

Photo via Flickr.

My kids and I have played in soft powder snow and hard icy snow.  How many kinds of snow are there and what causes the differences? Continue reading →

Do It Now! Get Out In Nature Today!

January 1, 2017December 27, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer
do it now, fireworks, new year

Happy New Year! Now is the time start making your dreams a reality.  Photo via Flickr.

Happy New Years!  Today is the first day of the year, which means there is no time like the present to begin spending time in nature with your family. Continue reading →

7 Tips On Making and Keeping New Years Resolutions

December 30, 2016December 27, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer
new years resolutions, ants

Are you ready to make your big resolutions for next year like these ants that can roll a giant stone uphill?

2016 is coming to an end, which means it is time to make resolutions for 2017.  Do you have yours already or are you still thinking about what to do? Continue reading →

13 Winter Facts – Rocky Mountains In Winter

December 28, 2016December 17, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer
winter facts, rocky mountains

Photo via Flickr.

The natural world of the Rocky Mountains is a much different place in winter than in summer.  Here are a number of great winter facts to help you understand the Rockies better. Continue reading →

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