Happy birthday to our daughter…one of my favorite hiking and camping partners.
Happy birthday to my daughter who turns 11 today. It has been so fun exploring the outdoors with her and as a family. Continue reading
A ladybug is one of the common insects of the Rocky Mountains.
The common insects of the Rocky Mountains include a large variety of creatures. Here are 10 common insects you are likely to see when you explore the Rockies. Continue reading
A sample of the amazing views of Mt. Taranaki and the Ahukawakawa swamp along the trail.
Hiking the Ahukawakawa crossing on Mount Taranaki was a great adventure for our family. This trail combines part of the Pouakai Crossing with a lesser known trail towards the west. Continue reading
This day of our walk along the Milford Track was Type 1 fun all the way.
The four types of fun are a great way to describe outdoor experiences. These are based on how fun something is at the time and if it makes a good story later. Continue reading
Photo sunrisesoup Flickr.
Good trail etiquette is an important skill for people to have wherever you are hiking, trekking, or walking. Following these 8 tips will help everyone enjoy themselves and be safe. Continue reading
The turkey vulture has a distinctive two toned wing when flying.
The Turkey Vulture is a common bird in the Rocky Mountains. These 8 facts will help you get to know these birds better, including why their head is bald.
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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 beautiful spot in a Rocky Mountain forest.
In general the Rocky Mountain forest has different kinds of trees that are dominant at different elevations. Here are the trees that comprise the forest zones found in the Rocky Mountains. 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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