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4 Astonishing Facts About Artificial Christmas Trees

December 26, 2017December 22, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
artificial christmas trees

A nice artificial Christmas tree. Photo via Flickr.

A recent poll of Americans found that most people use artificial christmas trees this holiday season.  Here are 4 facts about these artificial trees that are becoming more common. Continue reading →

Happy Winter Solstice! The Shortest Day Of Year

December 21, 2017December 19, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
winter solstice

The shortest day of the year.

Winter solstice happens on December 21st throughout the northern hemisphere.  This shortest day of the year is celebrated throughout the world. Continue reading →

Cairns – What Are Those Piles Of Rocks?

October 6, 2017February 22, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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A cairn by a nice lake.

Cairns are the official name for those cool piles of balanced rocks.  Do you know why there are cairns along trails in the Rocky Mountains? Continue reading →

10 Moose Facts That Will Impress You

February 22, 2017February 22, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer

moose factsMoose are big, neat animals that live in the Rocky Mountains and many other areas of the United States and Canada.  Read these 10 cool moose facts that are sure to amaze and impress you. Continue reading →

Birds’ Feathers Are Like Velcro & Other Fun Facts

November 29, 2016November 25, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
feathers, bird feather

Photo via Flickr.

Feathers are one of the characteristics that all birds have in common.  How much do you really know about feathers?  What kinds are there?  How are they like velcro? Continue reading →

7 Facts About Hummingbirds! Number 6 May Surprise You!

November 15, 2016November 10, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer
hummingbird, bird

Photo via Flickr.

Hummingbirds are one of the more amazing and special animals of the Rocky Mountains. Here are seven cool facts about these speedy flyers that I bet you didn’t know. Continue reading →

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