Packing the right stuff can make a day hike in the Rockies with kids super fun.
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Identify and Treat Poison Oak
Poison oak. Photo via Flickr.
Hikers beware, poison oak is common in many areas of the Western US and should be avoided. Here are a few tips to help you identify this plant and some helpful advice on treating the rash if you get it. Continue reading
8 Best Utah Car Camping Spots
Oh yes, that is the spot.
Here are my favorite Utah car camping spots. If you are like me, then these camping spots are sure to meet your need to get outdoors and soak up some of Utah’s beautiful landscapes. Continue reading
5 Tips On Rain Hiking Gear – Stay Dry And Warm!
Having good rain hiking gear is important for your enjoyment level. Here are some tips and thoughts about rain gear to keep you dry and warm. Continue reading
Why I Go Hiking With My Kids – Just Because It’s Fun
Here we are on the Routeburn Track in New Zealand.
I love to go hiking with my kids. A couple of days ago was earth day and that got me thinking about why I go hiking with my kids. There are lots of reasons that I can come up with to justify it, but ultimately it is just because it is fun. Continue reading
Stinging Nettle – How To Identify, Avoid, and Treat It
Watch out for this plant next time you are out in nature.
Stinging nettle is a common plant of the Rocky Mountains and North America. Here is a little bit of information about this plant, including why you should avoid it, how to identify it, and treatment.
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3 Tips To Help Identify Animal Scat
I wonder what animal this came from? Photo via Flickr.
Do you know how to identify animal scat? Here are 3 tips to help you figure out what kind of animal that scat you found while hiking may have come from. Continue reading
3 Plants To Avoid When Hiking In The Rocky Mountains
Watch out for this Stinging Nettle!
Unfortunately, there are a lot of plants to avoid when you go hiking. Here are three that you need to keep an eye out for when you are out exploring the Rocky Mountains with your family. Continue reading
8 Fun Mole Facts – Cooler Than You Knew
Look at those front claws that are great for digging.
These mole facts are sure to teach you a few things about moles that you didn’t know. Here are 8 fun facts about these small, burrowing mammals that live throughout the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading
Poison Ivy Treatment – What Should You Do?
Now that you have poison ivy, how do you treat it? Photo via Flickr.
Poison ivy treatment begins right after you think you may have rubbed up against the plant by washing off the area. Here are some other things you can try to help ease the pain and itching. Continue reading