A western rattlesnake.
It is important that parents who spend time in the mountains with their children know what to do if an animal attacks. This knowledge, while hopefully never needed, may keep you and your children safe one day. Continue reading
Look at this happy family exploring nature on a hike.
Do you want to be a happier person? Apparently, spending more time in nature, including the Rocky Mountains, is one of the secrets of happy people. Continue reading
This black bear is definitely an animal, but what else is?
An animal is an animal. It seems like such an obvious thing, but in fact many people, especially kids, may not fully understand what an animal is. Continue reading
Are you ready to dissect a grasshopper?
A great, free learning activity for kids is to dissect a dead bug that you find around the house. By, dissecting a bug you can learn about the complexity of life as you learn how it’s body is made and works. Continue reading
I love to take a family hiking trip to the Rocky Mountains. Like everything you do with your family, they can be either fun or frustrating. Here are some tips to make sure that your next family hiking trip is a fun one. Continue reading
Do you know how to figure out how far away lightning is from you? This is both fun to know and important to make sure you are safe in a storm. Continue reading
Please do yourself a favor and take your kids fishing! I know it can be challenging, but the rewards are worth it and you will be glad you did. Here are some tips to make it easier. Continue reading
Knowing the main kinds of birds will help beginners and kids get better at identifying birds. Continue reading
As parents, we need to let our kids get dirty sometimes. Exploration and play are important for children and really all people. As kids are exploring they need to know that it is OK if they get dirty. In fact, kids should be encouraged by their parents to get dirty sometimes. Continue reading
A nature notebooks or field book is a great and fun way to help kids learn about the natural world and have fun while they are at it.