The top outdoor blogs includes quite a variety of blogs from around the world. Here at Jake’s Nature Blog, I am honored to have made this list of the top 100 at Feedspot. Continue reading
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Hiking New Zealand’s Milford Track With Kids – An Adventure!
Hiking the Milford Track with our kids was pretty fun.
Hiking the Milford Track with kids was an amazing and memorable trip for our family. After hearing about this amazing walk for years we finally did the planning and had an unforgettable hiking trip along this trail on the South Island of New Zealand.
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7 Facts About Yellow Glacier Lily – A Sure Sign Of Spring
Have you seen this lovely flower yet this spring?
Yellow Glacier Lily is a tiny, but beautiful flower that is common in the Rocky Mountains during the spring. Here are 7 facts about this lovely spring flower that is a welcome sight after a long winter. Continue reading
6 Tips To Prevent Blisters While Hiking
Ouch! A blister is no fun. Photo via Flickr.
It is crucial that we keep our feet happy and prevent blisters when we are hiking. Here are some simple tips that will help you keep your feet and you happy on the trails. Continue reading
Toddler Hiking Gear – 4 Must Bring Items
Angels landing in Zion National Park, Utah.
Here are 4 essential pieces of toddler hiking gear. These items will ensure that you and your toddler have a fun time hiking together in the mountains or wherever you choose to go. Continue reading
7 Arrowleaf Balsamroot Facts – A Vibrant Spring Flower
I love this bright arrowleaf balsamroot flower:)
Arrowleaf balsamroot is one of the flowers I love to see in the springtime. Here are 7 facts about this spring bloomer in the Rocky Mountains that you may not know. Continue reading
Hiking, Tramping, Or Trekking? Say What?!? What’s The Difference?
Here we are ‘hiking’ in the Uintas Mountains of Utah where we walked for just a few hours..
Hiking, tramping, or trekking are words that I hear different people use when they talk about going for a walk into the mountains. Here is a quick explanation of what those three terms all actually mean. Continue reading
Book – Jake’s Nature Guide: Rocky Mountains
Jake’s Nature Guide is a unique book designed to be a tool to help anyone learn about the natural world of the Rocky Mountains in a fun, easy way. Perfect for non-experts, It is jam packed with over 300 color photos and drawings to help you learn about the natural world of the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading
Baby Hiking Gear: 9 Essential Items To Bring
Hiking with babies can be a lot of fun!
Here are 9 important pieces of baby hiking gear to bring along when hiking with a baby. Bringing these 9 items along will keep your outing fun. Continue reading
7 Vole Facts – Do You Know What A Vole Is?
Have you ever seen a vole? Maybe you thought it was a mouse?
I hope that these 7 vole facts will teach you something new about these little mammals. Honestly though, do you even know what this common mammal found throughout the Rocky Mountains and world is?
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