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The natural world of the Rocky Mountains is a much different place in winter than in summer. Here are a number of great winter facts to help you understand the Rockies better. Continue reading
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The lightest rock in the world, similar to the heaviest rock, is an igneous rock. Do you know what this rock, which is so light it can float on water, is called? Continue reading
Sockeye or Kokanee Salmon? Photo via Flickr.
Salmon are beautiful fish that have played an important role for people since the time of Native Americans. Do you know the difference between a Sockeye and Kokanee Salmon? Continue reading
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Do you know what is the heaviest rock? I thought I knew the answer, but found to my surprise the answer to that question was not granite. Continue reading
A sockeye salmon in its bright red spawning colors.
Yes, there are still some salmon in the Rocky Mountains. Here are some historical and current facts about these fish in the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading
Daddy longlegs are a very common bug of the Rocky Mountains and the world. Do you know how many of the things you hear about them are in fact true? Continue reading
Winter is upon us, which means it is time to find some winter activity to keep the family busy. Here is a list of fun winter activities for families to try in the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading
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I have often seen a bird rub its beak on a branch or part of a tree and wondered why they do it. The answer may surprise you. Continue reading
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Hummingbirds have a perfect, long narrow bill to fit inside flowers and sip nectar. But, scientists researched hummingbirds with high speed cameras and discovered they don’t sip nectar like a straw with their tongue. Continue reading
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Feathers are one of the characteristics that all birds have in common. How much do you really know about feathers? What kinds are there? How are they like velcro? Continue reading