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4 Mammals Characteristics – All Mammals Share These Things

January 31, 2019January 8, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer
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People have a number of things in common with dogs, cats, and dolphins.

All mammals have certain things in common that make them a mammal and not something else.  Here are the four main mammals characteristics that they all have.

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Bristlecone Pine – The Oldest Living Thing on Earth?

January 17, 2019January 4, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer / 3 Comments
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A bristlecone pine is the oldest living organism on earth.

Bristlecone pine trees are very cool trees that grow in the western part of the USA.  Some of these trees are among the oldest living things on earth.
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Outdoors FOMO – Like Me, Do You Suffer From This?

January 10, 2019January 4, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer
Outdoors FOMO

Do you feel like you’re missing out?

Outdoors FOMO is something that I definitely have a problem with.  Read on to learn what Outdoors FOMO is and to see if you should be worried about it. Continue reading →

New Year’s Goal – 52 hikes in 2019!

January 3, 2019December 19, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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This is a short walk near where we live.

My goal is to complete 52 hikes in 2019.  This is one of my outdoor goals for the new year.  This goal ensures that I’ll do a lot of hiking in 2019. Continue reading →

2019 Outdoor Goals – Make It Happen This Year

December 31, 2018December 16, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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This is the year to set and achieve your goals.

The new year is here, which means its time for new years resolutions.  Here are my 2019 outdoor goals for the outdoor things I want to accomplish this year. Continue reading →

2018 Review – Did I Achieve My 2018 Outdoor Goals?

December 28, 2018December 19, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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The Routeburn Track was one of my outdoor highlights during 2018.

It is time for my 2018 review to honestly determine how I did meeting my outdoor goals.  It’s the end of the year so a perfect time to look back. Continue reading →

Common Rocky Mountain Conifers – Hardy Evergreen Trees

December 26, 2018December 19, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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There are a lot of different conifers in the Rocky Mountains.

Rocky Mountain conifers include firs, spruces, and many pine trees.  Here are the common conifers you are likely to see in the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading →

Some Common Types Of Christmas Trees – What’s Yours?

December 22, 2018December 19, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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A tree farm is a common place to find a Christmas tree. Photo via flickr.

Many people set up and decorate different kinds of Christmas trees during the month of December.  What do you actually know about that tree that you have in your house? Continue reading →

Christmas Tree – Where Did This Tradition Begin?

December 19, 2018December 11, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Photo via Flickr.

I don’t know about you, but we have a beautiful Christmas Tree set up in our living room.  Do you know the history of Christmas Trees and where this tradition began? Continue reading →

Life Is Short – Make Good Habits and Routines

December 15, 2018December 4, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Will your daily habits help you achieve your dreams?

Good habits and daily routines are crucial for living the life you want.  Here are some tips on how those habits can help you reach your hiking or life goals. Continue reading →

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