Porcupines are neat animals.
Porcupines are one of the many animals that live in the Rockies that are not commonly seen. Here are 8 porcupine facts to help you learn more about them. Continue reading
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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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
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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
In the Rocky Mountains, animals survive winter by choosing one of three main strategies. Most animals will choose to either migrate, hibernate, or adapt. Continue reading
A mother squirrel is truly devoted to her babies…
As I talked about the other day, all animals eat and all animals poop. Here are some cool and gross poop facts that I bet you didn’t know about. Continue reading
Do you know what makes a bird different than a mammal?
Different animals have certain characteristics that scientists use to classify them. In other words all mammals share certain characteristics that make them different than birds or reptiles. Continue reading
Look at proboscis and those wings.
Here are 6 butterfly facts that I hope will teach you something new about these winged beauties. Butterflies are such neat animals that can be found throughout the world. Continue reading
Beautiful wildflowers in Utah.
Plants reproduce or attempt to make new plants in one of two main ways. One of those is by making seeds, but what is the other one? Continue reading
Fall in the Maroon Bells Wilderness in Colorado
Have you ever wondered where those amazing fall colors in the Rocky Mountains come from? It is due to different chemical interactions inside of the leaves.