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3 Spring Hiking Tips – Pick The Right Trail

April 7, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer
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Spring hiking can be great, just don’t head up too high or you’ll hit that snow…unless of course you want to.

These 3 spring hiking tips will help you find the best places to go hiking at this great time of year. Spring in the Rocky Mountains is a wonderful, albeit brief time of year. Continue reading →

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 →

5 Tips For Parents To Make A Habit Of Getting In Nature

December 11, 2018November 25, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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It’s time to make a habit of getting outside in nature.  Do it for your kids!

It is important for children to spend time outdoors in nature.  Here are 5 tips to help parents make a habit of getting outside in nature with their kids. Continue reading →

4 Free Family Fall Activities To Try Now!

November 19, 2018November 18, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer

family fall activities, fun, free, fall colorsHere are some fun family fall activities to try before winter sets in.  These are some fun ideas to help your family enjoy the nature during the autumn. Continue reading →

Parenting Is Hard – Break Your Routine & Go For A Hike

November 13, 2018November 5, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Parenting is hard work! It may look easy in this photo, but its tough.

Parenting is hard, no ifs, ands, or buts about it.  Here are some tips on why you should make sure to break your routine and go for a hike. Continue reading →

7 Tips On Fall Hiking With Kids

October 28, 2018October 24, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Amazing fall colors!

Fall hiking with kids is one of my favorite things to do.  Here are 7 tips to help you enjoy your hiking trips with your kids in the Rocky Mountains during this brief, glorious time of year. Continue reading →

Get Unplugged When You Are In Nature!

October 20, 2018October 15, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer / 1 Comment

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Please get unplugged and off your devices the next time you go out in nature!  I encourage you to get off your device and connect into the natural world. Continue reading →

The Best Tip To Get Kids Outside Hiking Today – Just Go

September 20, 2018September 20, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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You’ll have fun if you can just get outside hiking.

Here is my best tip to help you get kids outside hiking today.  This tip will help you get out the door so that your family can have fun on the trail. Continue reading →

Overcome Sluggishness – 8 Tips To Get Kids Out The Door

September 14, 2018September 13, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer / 1 Comment
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Ready to get out the door?

Sometimes it can be so hard to overcome sluggishness and just get the kids out the door to go for a hike.  Here are some simple tips to help you get moving. Continue reading →

5 Tips To Find Insects – Beginning Naturalist Tips

September 10, 2018September 2, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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You can often find insects in streams, especially under rocks.

Here are 5 tips to help you find insects the next time you go outside.  Insects are fascinating creatures that are all around us and easy to find. Continue reading →

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