Thanksgiving is on the way.
It is almost Thanksgiving or turkey day as I like to think of it. Here are some fun facts about wild turkeys. Continue reading
Turkey Day – Terrific Facts About Wild Turkeys!
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5 Seed Facts – Amazing Reproductive Strategy
Seeds from a maple tree.
I wonder how many of these seed facts you already know? All seeds may share certain characteristics, but they come in many forms, shapes, and sizes. Continue reading
Daylight Savings Time = More Time Outside
A beautiful sunset in the mountains.
Daylight savings time is about to come to an end for this year. Here is an explanation of it and why it is good for exploring the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading
Seeds and Spores – What Are The Differences?
Pumpkin seeds.
Seeds and spores are both used to help plants or fungus reproduce and make new life. But, do you really know how they are different? Continue reading
5 Facts About Spores – Do You Know Any of These?
What are those? Photo via Flickr.
Spores are important for the reproduction of many plants and fungi throughout the world. Here are some neat facts about them that you may not know. Continue reading
Temperature Decreases With Latitude – Higher Latitude = Colder
Temperature decreases with latitude, just like temperature decreases if you go up in elevation. Here is some more info and an explanation about this. Continue reading
Cairns – What Are Those Piles Of Rocks?
A cairn by a nice lake.
Cairns are the official name for those cool piles of balanced rocks. Do you know why there are cairns along trails in the Rocky Mountains? Continue reading
Types of Leaves – Broadleaf, Needles, And Scales
This Aspen leaf is a type of broadleaf plant.
There are many different types of leaves, such as broadleaves, needles, and even scales. Here is an overview on the function of leaves and the different kinds. Continue reading
Why Are There Conifer Trees in the Mountains?
Conifer trees covered in snow during winter in the Rocky Mountains.
Conifer trees are generally the most common trees at higher elevations. There are number of ways they are adapted to survive in the mountains. Continue reading
Owls Fly Silently – How Do They Do That?
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