A glacier slowly winding its way down a valley.
Glaciers play a huge role in shaping the landscape of the Rocky Mountains. Here is a definition and a diagram showing evidence of glaciers in the andscape.
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Beautiful wildflowers in Utah.
Photosynthesis is the process plants use to convert sunlight into energy. Here is a simple diagram of photosynthesis, and some useful information about it. Continue reading
Epiphytes can be found in unusual places, such as the trunks of trees or cliff sides. Here is the definition of epiphyte and a couple of examples. Continue reading
A mountain goat is an iconic animal of the Rockies.
Rocky mountain ungulates are all over the place in the wild, on farms, and even in towns. Here is a definition of ungulate along with many common Rocky Mountain animals that are ungulates. Continue reading
A molting mountain goat is shedding its thick winter coat.
Molting is simply the process of animals replacing their hair or feathers with new ones. Here is an overview of which animals molt, when, and why they do it. Continue reading
Follow these ultimate hiking safety tips the next time you head out for a walk in the Rockies.
These hiking safety tips include everything to keep you safe on your next adventure in the Rocky Mountains. Read all these must know hiking tips here. Continue reading
A wolf is one of the most controversial and special wild animals in the Rocky Mountains. Here are 7 facts about these common mammals of the Rockies that can be seen in Yellowstone NP. Continue reading
We hiked the 4 day Kepler track in New Zealand this year. All the time we took with our kids when they were young is paying off big time now.
Here are my hard earned and learned ultimate tips to creating young hikers. Hopefully, these ultimate tips will help you get your kids out hiking so that you can enjoy trails together for years. Continue reading
Are you ready to do some traveling alone in the Rockies?
These 6 tips on traveling alone in the Rocky Mountains may be just the advice you need. It’s time to stop dreaming and start exploring the Rocky Mountains today. Continue reading
Don’t be a foolish hiker! Make smart choices.
Please don’t be a foolish hiker and do something that puts you or others at risk. Here are 8 tips that everyone should follow to enjoy their hike and be safe. Continue reading