Indian Paintbrush
Here is a poll I created to find out reader’s favorite wildflowers in the Rocky Mountains. Please take a minute to answer this quick poll. Continue reading
Poll On Favorite Wildflowers In The Rocky Mountains?
jakes fun facts about nature
Temperature Decrease With Elevation Gain – Calculation
In the mountains there is a temperature decrease with elevation gain. Here is why that happens and a way to calculate approximately what the decrease will be. Continue reading
8 Rocky Mountain Facts – Reasons I Love These Mountains
These Rocky Mountain facts are sure to leave you in awe. These amazing mountains are famous throughout the world and here are some cool facts about them. Continue reading
Continental Divide – Facts, Map, and More
Along the great continental divide.
The continental divide passes right through the Rocky Mountains. Here are some important facts about the continental divide in the US. Continue reading
Tree Line – What Elevation Is It In The Rockies?
Majestic Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
Tree line is an elevation in mountains above which trees simply do not grow. Here is a more detailed explanation of what it is in the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading
Vertebrates Or Invertebrates – Two Main Kinds Of Animals
Is a deer a vertebrate or invertebrate?
All animals in the world are either vertebrates or invertebrates. Here is an easy explanation of what those terms mean and examples of each kind. Continue reading
Survival Of The Fittest – What Does It Really Mean?
Photo via Flickr.
Survival of the fittest is one of those phrases that most people have heard. It is so familiar because it is an important concept in the natural world. Continue reading
Alpine Animals – Above Tree Line In The Rocky Mountains
What animals live in this amazing world above the trees?
Surprisingly, there are many alpine animals that can be found above the tree line in the Rocky Mountains. Here are some of the main ‘rock stars’. Continue reading
Natural Selection – What Do You Know About This Theory?
A Colorado chipmunk in the Rocky Mountains. Photo via Flickr.
Natural selection is an important theory for anyone that is interested in the natural world. Here is an overview of what it actually is. Continue reading
Evergreen Needles -From A Pine, Spruce, or Fir tree?
What kind of tree are these evergreen needles on? Photo via Flickr.
Evergreen needles grow on many types of trees in the Rocky Mountains. Here are two tests to help you quickly identify if the needles are from a pine, spruce or fir tree. Continue reading