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Author: Mark Danenhauer

7 Tips to Identify Wildflowers

July 12, 2016July 5, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer

These 7 tips to identify wildflowers will help everyone the next time they are out in the Rocky Mountains be able to identify wildflowers easier, including the most common wildflowers. Continue reading →

Nature notebook for kids

July 8, 2016September 27, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer

A nature notebooks or field book is a great and fun way to help kids learn about the natural world and have fun while they are at it.

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Wildflower Activities for Kids

July 2, 2016June 29, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer

It is the end of June, which means we are approaching the best time of year for wildflowers in the Rocky Mountains.  Here are some fun wildflower activities for kids. Continue reading →

Pressing Flowers – Kid Fun with Flowers

June 29, 2016September 27, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer

Flowers are so beautiful, but they do not last very long.  One fun way to solve that problem is by pressing flowers.  Pressing flowers will allow you and your kids to enjoy them, study them or make fun art projects with them. Continue reading →

6 Tips on Identifying Birds for Beginners

June 23, 2016February 22, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer

Identifying birds in the Rocky Mountains can be a fun thing to do when you are out exploring.  Although, at first it may seem quite challenging to identify the birds if you do not know what you are doing.  Fortunately, by knowing a few tips, identifying birds becomes much easier. Continue reading →

6 Bird Watching Tips for Beginners

June 20, 2016February 22, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer

Bird watching in the Rocky Mountains can be difficult when you first try to do it or if you simply don’t know what you are doing.  Luckily, with a bit of practice and following these tips you can quickly learn to hear and see birds all around you, including some of the common birds of the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading →

Bear Safety Tips If You See a Bear

June 17, 2016June 16, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer

It is important that anyone spending time out in areas where bears can be found know and follow bear safety tips in case you see a bear in the wild.  This is an incredibly exciting experience – thrilling both because it is a neat animal and scary because it is a big animal.  But, do you actually know what to do if you encounter a bear in the wild? Continue reading →

What should you do if a Bear Attacks?

June 14, 2016September 6, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer / 2 Comments

Bear attacks in the Rocky Mountains are fortunately rare, but it is important to know what you should do if a bear attacks you. Continue reading →

Black Bear or Grizzly Bear?

June 11, 2016June 10, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer

There are two kinds of bears in the Rocky Mountains – a Black bear and a Grizzly bear.  Here are some useful tips to help you identify bears easier.   Continue reading →

Being Safe with Kids in Bear Country

June 8, 2016June 7, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer

Black bears, Grizzly bears and many other large mammals live in the Rocky Mountains.  Anytime that you are spending time in these amazing mountains it is important that you know how to be safe and to keep your children safe.  Here are some tips on how to be safe in bear country. Continue reading →

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