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Happy 9th Birthday To My Son!

August 23, 2018August 19, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Here he is doing some fishing in a beautiful spot in Alaska.

Happy 9th birthday to my son, Bodhi today!  It has been so much fun hiking, camping, fishing, and exploring nature together over the past 8 years. Continue reading →

Fun Kid Activities In Rivers And Streams

March 6, 2018February 22, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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You can find some cool stuff exploring creeks.

Here are some great, simple, fun kid activities that you can do with your family the next time you are near a river, stream or creek.  These free activities just require that you be willing to get your feet wet and have a sense of curiosity to explore and discover. Continue reading →

8 Animals Active During Winter In Rocky Mountains

January 27, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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What is this bird called? Photo via Flickr.

There are many different kinds of animals active during winter in the Rocky Mountains.  I wonder how many of them you can guess? Continue reading →

Daylight Savings Time = More Time Outside

November 3, 2017September 25, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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A beautiful sunset in the mountains.

Daylight savings time is about to come to an end for this year.  Here is an explanation of it and why it is good for exploring the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading →

Kids Can Become a Junior Ranger!

May 31, 2016May 31, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer / 1 Comment

A fun thing for kids to do when exploring the Rocky Mountains is to become a Junior Ranger at one of the National Parks in the area. Continue reading →

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