Do you know what this common Rocky Mountain butterfly is?
These common Rocky Mountain butterflies can be seen fluttering around meadows and forests. Here are 6 common butterflies you are likely to see in the Rockies. Continue reading
Have you heard a male elk bugling in the fall during the elk rut?
The elk rut is a time of year when hikers need to be careful around elk. The elk rut, or breeding season, takes place in the fall in the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading
Is this a dragonfly or damselfly?
Can you tell if if an insect is a dragonfly or damselfly? Here are 4 simple tricks to help you tell apart these two similar looking insects. Continue reading
That is a lot of mosquitoes! Once in Wyoming we aborted our camping trip because there were too many to handle…definitely type 4 fun.
The tiny mosquito can have a huge impact on any outdoor experience you have. Here are 7 mosquito facts, such as why they bite and where they live. Continue reading
Can you identify this Rocky Mountain bird?
Plant and animal identification is the first and most important step in getting to know your community. Being able to put a name to something will help make a place feel like home. Continue reading
A thick, evergreen forest in the mountains is always cool.
The aspect of a slope is simply the direction the area of a mountain is facing. Think about the aspect of a trail when planning a hike because it determines the amount of sunlight in an area. Continue reading
A fern is a type of non-flowering plant that reproduces with spores.
Non-flowering plants can be found throughout the world. These plants, such as mosses, ferns, and pine trees reproduce in one of two other ways.
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This American beaver is a kind of mammal with a scientific name of Castor canadensis.
A classification of life system was created by Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century. This classification system sorts all forms of life into its particular species. Continue reading
This is a beautiful butterfly…or is it?
If you see a tiny winged insect do you know if it’s a butterfly or moth? Butterflies and moths have a number of similarities and differences. Here are a five simple ways that you can tell a butterfly or moth apart. Continue reading
Do you know all 4 main layers of a rainforest?
The different rainforest layers are visible whenever you go hiking through a rainforest. Here is a quick overview of the four main rainforest layers: emergent layer, canopy, understory, and the forest floor. Continue reading