Look at that cool barn owl.
Owls fly silently through the night air as they stalk their prey. They are able to do this because of a couple different reasons explained here. Continue reading
Owls Fly Silently – How Do They Do That?
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Butterfly Proboscis An Amazing Bodypart
Having a little snack from this flower.
A butterfly proboscis is a special, long tube that butterflies use to drink nectar from flowers. Here is a quick run down on what a proboscis is. Continue reading
White-Lined Sphinx Moth – A Very Cool Insect!
Look at that long proboscis as it moves close to get some nectar.
A white-lined sphinx moth is a common hummingbird moth of the Rocky Mountains. Here are 6 fun facts about this neat animal. Continue reading
Hiking With Toddlers – 9 Tips & Tricks For Parents
Hiking with toddlers can be fun and challenging at the same time. Here are some great tips and tricks to help your family enjoy hiking together. Continue reading
Poll On Favorite Wildflowers In The Rocky Mountains?
Indian Paintbrush
Here is a poll I created to find out reader’s favorite wildflowers in the Rocky Mountains. Please take a minute to answer this quick poll. Continue reading
Metamorphosis – The Two Types For Insects!
The larva form of the cabbage white butterfly caterpillar.
Did you know that all insects undergo metamorphosis during their lifetime? Metamorphosis, complete or simple, is how insects change form from a larva to an adult.
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Hiking With A Baby – 5 Tips For Parents
Happy times when hiking with a baby.
These 5 tips on hiking with a baby will help parents enjoy their time spent outdoors. These helpful tips cover some tricks we learned along the way. Continue reading
Leafminer – Have You Seen Their Tracks In Leaves?
Leafminer tracks in Aspen leaves. Photo via Flickr.
A leafminer can be found in the leaves of plants throughout the Rocky Mountains and North America. Here is a quick overview on what a leafminer is. Continue reading
Columbine – 6 Facts About This Exquisite Wildflower
Colorado Blue Columbine.
Columbine is one of my favorite wildflowers of the Rocky Mountains. Here are 6 facts about this exquisite flower. Continue reading
Temperature Decrease With Elevation Gain – Calculation
In the mountains there is a temperature decrease with elevation gain. Here is why that happens and a way to calculate approximately what the decrease will be. Continue reading