This swallow nest is full of hungry baby birds!
Bird nests come in a lot of different shapes and sizes. Here are the four main types of nests that the majority of birds make when having babies. Continue reading
Check out my trusty backpack when we were in Nepal.
Is your backpack ready for hiking and exploring the mountains or great outdoors? Here are 8 items you can always leave in your backpack to make it faster to get out the door and onto the trails. Continue reading
The majestic bald eagle.
The Bald Eagle is the National Bird of the United States of America. Here are 8 facts about this iconic bird that has been a symbol of the USA for over 200 years. Continue reading
Have you seen or heard a cicada recently?
Among other cicada facts, is the fact that cicadas are very loud insects that can be found throughout the world. Here are 7 cool facts about these insects that you may see, but more likely hear near you soon. Continue reading
This painted turtle is a cold-blooded animal.
Do you know what are the benefits or advantages of cold-blooded animals? Here are 3 advantages cold-blooded animals have that warm-blooded animals don’t have. Continue reading
I always use hiking poles when hiking these days.
Hiking poles or trekking poles as they are sometimes called, are an essential piece of my hiking gear. They are great to use when you go hiking and here are 5 reasons you should start using them too. Continue reading
Look at this beautiful adult Western Tiger Swallowtail butterfly.
A butterfly lifecycle and moth lifecycle are mostly the same, but there are a few key differences. Here is an overview of both lifecycles, including a nice diagram, and the main similarities and differences. Continue reading
This columbine is such a beautiful flower to see in a garden or the wild.
Plants have flowers for the simple and straightforward goal of helping them reproduce and thereby survive. Here is a short explanation of why some (not all) plants have flowers. Continue reading
Some of the common Rocky Mountain wildflowers include Lupine, Columbine, and Indian Paintbrush. Of the hundreds of different wildflowers in the Rockies, here are the ones you are most likely to see when you go hiking or camping. Continue reading
A Painted Lady Butterfly is a common insects of the Rocky Mountains.
The Painted Lady Butterfly is one of the most common butterflies of the Rocky Mountains that you are likely to see. Here are 8 fun nature facts about this beautiful winged insect or butterfly. Continue reading