A black capped chickadee is active during winter.
Black Capped Chickadees may be small, but they are incredibly tough and can withstand the harsh winters of the Rockies. Here is how these little birds are able to stay warm enough at night during winter. Continue reading
The end of the year is here!
Since the year is coming to an end I wanted to take a look back at the 2017 top posts. I enjoyed 2017 and am looking forward to more in 2018! Continue reading
The common trees of the Rocky Mountains include many conifers and some broadleaf trees as well. Here are the most common trees you are likely to see in the Rockies. Continue reading
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
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
I have now been writing this blog for the past year and am wondering if anyone has any questions for me. I would love to hear if you have any questions about this blog or the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading
Identifying birds in the Rocky Mountains can be a fun thing to do when you are out exploring. Although, at first it may seem quite challenging to identify the birds if you do not know what you are doing. Fortunately, by knowing a few tips, identifying birds becomes much easier. Continue reading
Bird watching in the Rocky Mountains can be difficult when you first try to do it or if you simply don’t know what you are doing. Luckily, with a bit of practice and following these tips you can quickly learn to hear and see birds all around you, including some of the common birds of the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading
It is important that anyone spending time out in areas where bears can be found know and follow bear safety tips in case you see a bear in the wild. This is an incredibly exciting experience – thrilling both because it is a neat animal and scary because it is a big animal. But, do you actually know what to do if you encounter a bear in the wild? Continue reading
Bear attacks in the Rocky Mountains are fortunately rare, but it is important to know what you should do if a bear attacks you. Continue reading