This day of our walk along the Milford Track was Type 1 fun all the way.
The four types of fun are a great way to describe outdoor experiences. These are based on how fun something is at the time and if it makes a good story later. Continue reading
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Good trail etiquette is an important skill for people to have wherever you are hiking, trekking, or walking. Following these 8 tips will help everyone enjoy themselves and be safe. Continue reading
The turkey vulture has a distinctive two toned wing when flying.
The Turkey Vulture is a common bird in the Rocky Mountains. These 8 facts will help you get to know these birds better, including why their head is bald.
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Can you identify this Rocky Mountain bird?
Plant and animal identification is the first and most important step in getting to know your community. Being able to put a name to something will help make a place feel like home. Continue reading
A thick, evergreen forest in the mountains is always cool.
The aspect of a slope is simply the direction the area of a mountain is facing. Think about the aspect of a trail when planning a hike because it determines the amount of sunlight in an area. Continue reading
A beautiful spot in a Rocky Mountain forest.
In general the Rocky Mountain forest has different kinds of trees that are dominant at different elevations. Here are the trees that comprise the forest zones found in the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading
A fern is a type of non-flowering plant that reproduces with spores.
Non-flowering plants can be found throughout the world. These plants, such as mosses, ferns, and pine trees reproduce in one of two other ways.
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This American beaver is a kind of mammal with a scientific name of Castor canadensis.
A classification of life system was created by Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century. This classification system sorts all forms of life into its particular species. Continue reading
This swan has her hands full with all of those babies.
Bird parents have many different strategies to raising their young. Here are the main strategies that bird parents choose to raise their young, from monogamy to polygyny and polyandry. Continue reading
Hiking in hot weather can be fun with the right planning.
Hot weather hiking is something that most people will end up doing at some point in their life. These handy hot weather hiking tips will help you enjoy your hike and not have to deal with potentially serious health issues. Continue reading