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5 Seed Facts – Amazing Reproductive Strategy

November 7, 2017November 6, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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Seeds from a maple tree.

I wonder how many of these seed facts you already know?   All seeds may share certain characteristics, but they come in many forms, shapes, and sizes. Continue reading →

Gambel’s Oak – 4 Facts About These Common Trees

November 5, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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A beautiful Gambel’s Oak tree. Photo via Flickr.

Gambel’s Oak seem to be everywhere in the foothills around Salt Lake City.  Here are 4 fun facts about these common Rocky Mountain trees. Continue reading →

Daylight Savings Time = More Time Outside

November 3, 2017September 25, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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A beautiful sunset in the mountains.

Daylight savings time is about to come to an end for this year.  Here is an explanation of it and why it is good for exploring the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading →

Parents Hiking Tricks To Keep Kids Having Fun On The Trail

November 1, 2017October 24, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer / 2 Comments

parents hiking tricksParents hiking tricks will help you keep your kids motivated and moving on the trail. Here are the top tricks that I use when hiking with my kids. Continue reading →

Seeds and Spores – What Are The Differences?

October 30, 2017October 4, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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Pumpkin seeds.

Seeds and spores are both used to help plants or fungus reproduce and make new life.  But, do you really know how they are different? Continue reading →

THE Secret To Hiking With Kids is ….

October 28, 2017February 23, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Want to know a secret?

Don’t tell anyone, but the secret to hiking with kids is to change your mindset. This simple truth will make hiking with kids fun for the entire family. Continue reading →

5 Facts About Spores – Do You Know Any of These?

October 26, 2017October 4, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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What are those? Photo via Flickr.

Spores are important for the reproduction of many plants and fungi throughout the world.  Here are some neat facts about them that you may not know. Continue reading →

Planning Your Hike – A Step-by-Step Guide

October 24, 2017September 28, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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Time to plan your hike.

Planning your hike needs to be figured out before you can actually go for a hike.  Here are some simple tips to help with planning your hike. Continue reading →

Hiking Shoes – A Comparison Of Different Styles

October 22, 2017September 20, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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What kind of shoes should you wear hiking?

Proper hiking shoes can make the difference between a fun and a miserable hike. Here are my tips on the best shoes to wear hiking in the Rocky Mountains.
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9 Monarch Butterflies Facts – More Than Just Migrators

October 20, 2017October 2, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer

monarch butterfliesMonarch Butterflies are a well known butterfly due to their amazing migration.  Here are some more facts about these cool Rocky Mountain animals. Continue reading →

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