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Author: Mark Danenhauer

7 Tips In Case You Get Lost While Hiking

November 25, 2016September 27, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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Where is the trail?  Photo via Flickr.

You may get lost sometime no matter how much you prepare.  Anyone that spends much time exploring the Rocky Mountains with their family needs to know these tips. Continue reading →

4 Common Hummingbirds of the Rocky Mountains

November 19, 2016November 16, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer
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Do you know this common hummingbird?

There are only 26 different species of hummingbirds that visit and 17 that breed in the USA.  Here are the 4 common hummingbirds that you may encounter when exploring the Rocky Mountains with your family. Continue reading →

When And Why Do Birds Molt? What Is Molting?

November 17, 2016November 11, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer
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A molting cardinal.

Do you know much or anything about why or how birds molt?  When birds molt they can completely change their appearance with new colors for various reasons. Continue reading →

7 Facts About Hummingbirds! Number 6 May Surprise You!

November 15, 2016November 10, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer
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Photo via Flickr.

Hummingbirds are one of the more amazing and special animals of the Rocky Mountains. Here are seven cool facts about these speedy flyers that I bet you didn’t know. Continue reading →

Safely Hold a Fish Like This To Keep It Alive

November 13, 2016September 27, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer

spawn, brown trout, fish, safely holdDo you know how to safely hold a fish that you just caught so that you don’t accidentally kill it?  If you  are new to fishing or even an old pro, read this for how you should safely hold the fish. Continue reading →

7 Safe Fish Handling Tips

November 11, 2016September 27, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
Photo via Flickr.

Photo via Flickr.

Do you know how to follow safe fish handling techniques when you go fishing with your kids in the Rocky Mountains?  Here are a few simple tips to follow to make sure the fish stay alive if you practice catch and release. Continue reading →

Post Election Fun In The Rocky Mountains!

November 9, 2016November 8, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer
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Fishing with kids in the Rocky Mountains is fun!

I would suggest you get your family out to have some fun in the Rocky Mountains before winter comes.  This is just what everyone needs to get your minds off the US presidential election.
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Are You as Fast As A Bear? A Moose?

November 7, 2016November 3, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer
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Can you run faster than a bear?  Photo via Flickr.

Sometimes when I am running as fast as I possibly can I feel pretty fast.  I know I am not as fast as a cheetah, but what about a bear or moose? Continue reading →

You Better Know What To Do If This Animal Attacks!

November 5, 2016May 30, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer
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A western rattlesnake.

It is important that parents who spend time in the mountains with their children know what to do if an animal attacks.  This knowledge, while hopefully never needed, may keep you and your children safe one day. Continue reading →

Do You Know This Long Distance Migrator?

November 3, 2016October 30, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer
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A beautiful Swanson’s Hawk. Photo via Flickr DJS Photo

In the fall you can see many short and long distance migrating birds.  Some simply move to lower elevations, but some such as the Swainson’s Hawk truly travel long distances. Continue reading →

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