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Author: Mark Danenhauer

Make Your Black Friday Green With 5 Fun Family Activities!

November 23, 2018November 22, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer

black fridayI dare you to not go shopping this Black Friday.  Instead of looking for good deals, use this day off for some fun family fun in nature. Continue reading →

4 Free Family Fall Activities To Try Now!

November 19, 2018November 18, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer

family fall activities, fun, free, fall colorsHere are some fun family fall activities to try before winter sets in.  These are some fun ideas to help your family enjoy the nature during the autumn. Continue reading →

9 Bighorn Sheep Facts – Crazy Head Butting Animals!

November 17, 2018November 14, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer

bighorn sheepBighorn sheep are one of the common rocky mountain mammals.  Here are 9 facts about these nimble footed inhabitants of the Rockies. Continue reading →

6 Sagebrush Lizard Facts – They Do Lots Of Push Ups!

November 15, 2018November 6, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
sagebrush lizard

A sagebrush lizard is a common sight in the Rocky Mountains.

The Sagebrush Lizard is one the few reptiles that lives in the Rocky Mountains.  Here are 6 facts about this reptile that frequently does push ups. Continue reading →

Parenting Is Hard – Break Your Routine & Go For A Hike

November 13, 2018November 5, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
parenting is hard

Parenting is hard work! It may look easy in this photo, but its tough.

Parenting is hard, no ifs, ands, or buts about it.  Here are some tips on why you should make sure to break your routine and go for a hike. Continue reading →

6 Mourning Cloak Butterfly Facts – A Long Life!

November 9, 2018October 31, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
mourning cloak

The Mourning Cloak is a common butterfly of the Rocky Mountains with a unique winter survival strategy.

Mourning Cloak Butterflies are one of my favorites and a common Rocky Mountain butterfly.  Here are 6 facts about the Mourning Cloak Butterfly. Continue reading →

How Are Different Animals Different From Each Other?

November 7, 2018October 24, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
different animals

Do you know what makes a bird different than a mammal?

Different animals have certain characteristics that scientists use to classify them.  In other words all mammals share certain characteristics that make them different than birds or reptiles. Continue reading →

Moose, Elk, And Deer Shed Antlers In Late Fall Or Winter

November 5, 2018September 24, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
deer shed antlers

Look at those nice antlers.

Moose, Elk, and deer shed antlers before winter comes every single year.  Yes, every winter they get rid of those antlers and then regrow them again in the spring. Continue reading →

Cabbage White Butterfly – More Than Just A Pest

November 3, 2018October 29, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
cabbage white butterfly

Do you recognize this butterfly?

Chances are you have seen a cabbage white butterfly flying around somewhere.  Here are some interesting facts about this common butterfly. Continue reading →

Leaf Description – 4 Steps For Beginners

November 1, 2018October 25, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
leaf description

Can you describe the leaves on this tree?

Leaf description is important in being able to identify common trees and plants.  Here are the four main steps to keep in mind when describing leaves.

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