Photo via Flickr.
I don’t know about you, but we have a beautiful Christmas Tree set up in our living room. Do you know the history of Christmas Trees and where this tradition began? Continue reading
Christmas Tree – Where Did This Tradition Begin?
Author: Mark Danenhauer
Life Is Short – Make Good Habits and Routines
Will your daily habits help you achieve your dreams?
Good habits and daily routines are crucial for living the life you want. Here are some tips on how those habits can help you reach your hiking or life goals. Continue reading
Bird Dust Bath – Birds Clean Themselves In Dirt!
This bird may look like it’s playing in the dirt, but it’s actually keeping its feathers clean.
A bird dust bath is also called dusting. Birds do this as a way to take care of their feathers, keeping them clean and well maintained. Continue reading
5 Tips For Parents To Make A Habit Of Getting In Nature
It’s time to make a habit of getting outside in nature. Do it for your kids!
It is important for children to spend time outdoors in nature. Here are 5 tips to help parents make a habit of getting outside in nature with their kids. Continue reading
How do Animals Survive the Winter In Rocky Mountains?
In the Rocky Mountains, animals survive winter by choosing one of three main strategies. Most animals will choose to either migrate, hibernate, or adapt. Continue reading
10 Fun Rock Facts-You Won’t Believe Some Of These!
Pumice is so light it can float on water! Photo via Flickr.
Did you know that there is a floating ‘island’ of rock in the south pacific ocean? The world is full of awesome rocks and here are some amazing rock facts. Continue reading
Preening – Birding For Beginners – What Is It?
Here is a Gannet preening.
Preening is the term used to describe how birds take care of their feathers. Here is a simple explanation of what preening is and how birds do it. Continue reading
Common Mammals of the Rocky Mountains
A yellow bellied marmot is a common Rocky Mountain mammal.
The common Rocky Mountain mammals include a lot of different types of species. Here are some of the mammals you are likely to see in the Rockies. Continue reading
7 Ways Insects Survive Winter – Migrate, Hibernate, & More
How do insects survive winter in these cold places?
Just like other animals, insects survive winter in the Rocky Mountains by choosing one of several strategies. Here are 7 things insects do to survive the cold winter months. Continue reading
8 Poop Facts – Gross, Natural, & Fascinating!
A mother squirrel is truly devoted to her babies…
As I talked about the other day, all animals eat and all animals poop. Here are some cool and gross poop facts that I bet you didn’t know about. Continue reading