I love taking a fun hike with my kids.
These 7 tips will help make hiking with kids fun in the Rocky Mountains or wherever. If kids have fun on a hike they will want to do it again, and again. Continue reading
7 Tips To Make Hiking With Kids Fun
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Temperature Decreases With Latitude – Higher Latitude = Colder
Temperature decreases with latitude, just like temperature decreases if you go up in elevation. Here is some more info and an explanation about this. Continue reading
3 Tips On The Best Hiking Clothes
The right clothes can make you comfortable when hiking.
The best hiking clothes are clothes that will keep you warm, dry, and comfortable while on a hike. Here are the best kinds of clothes to wear when hiking.
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Optional Hiking Gear – 11 Items To Consider Bringing
This family chose their gear carefully…
These 11 bits of optional hiking gear are things that I can be useful on hikes. Here are 11 things that you should consider bringing with you on a hike. Continue reading
Do You Need High-Tech Hiking Gear?
Do you need high-tech gear to go hiking?
High-tech hiking gear and clothing can be seen in ads all over the TV and in magazines. But, how much of that fancy gear do you really need to go hiking? Continue reading
Research The Area Before Hiking With Kids
Do some research before your next hike with kids.
Spend a few minutes doing research before your next hike. Here are some benefits of and examples of what to research. Continue reading
Cairns – What Are Those Piles Of Rocks?
A cairn by a nice lake.
Cairns are the official name for those cool piles of balanced rocks. Do you know why there are cairns along trails in the Rocky Mountains? Continue reading
7 Tips To Find Kid-Friendly Hikes Near You
The Rocky Mountains are full of kid-friendly hikes.
Find kid-friendly hikes near you today using these suggestions. These tips will help you find fun hikes to explore with your family. Continue reading
Types of Leaves – Broadleaf, Needles, And Scales
This Aspen leaf is a type of broadleaf plant.
There are many different types of leaves, such as broadleaves, needles, and even scales. Here is an overview on the function of leaves and the different kinds. Continue reading
Why Are There Conifer Trees in the Mountains?
Conifer trees covered in snow during winter in the Rocky Mountains.
Conifer trees are generally the most common trees at higher elevations. There are number of ways they are adapted to survive in the mountains. Continue reading