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Hiking With Toddlers – 9 Tips & Tricks For Parents

September 20, 2017February 22, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer

hiking with toddlersHiking with toddlers can be fun and challenging at the same time.  Here are some great tips and tricks to help your family enjoy hiking together. Continue reading →

Hiking With A Baby – 5 Tips For Parents

September 14, 2017February 22, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Happy times when hiking with a baby.

These 5 tips on hiking with a baby will help parents enjoy their time spent outdoors.  These helpful tips cover some tricks we learned along the way. Continue reading →

Important Safety Tips Around Wildlife – Read These!

July 16, 2017July 2, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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Keep a nice safe distance from wildlife. Photo via Flickr.

Knowing and following safety tips around wildlife are important for all people spending time in the great outdoors.  These general safety tips will keep adults, children, visitors, and animals safe. Continue reading →

8 Tips To Make Backpacking With Kids Fun!

May 31, 2017February 22, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer

backpacking with kidsBackpacking with kids can be super fun for families in the Rocky Mountains.  Here are 8 valuable tips that will help you get the most out of your first trip backpacking with kids. Continue reading →

Observe, Look Closely – It Is A Great Way To Learn

April 7, 2017March 21, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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Look closely right there. Photo via Flickr.

Pay attention and hold still.  The best way to really learn about the natural world is to sit still and observe what is happening. Continue reading →

Jake’s Nature Guide: Rocky Mountains Published!

March 22, 2017March 22, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer

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Jake’s Nature Guide: Rocky Mountains has just been published and is now for sale!  This is your chance to buy this great new book about the Rocky Mountains today. Continue reading →

5 Simple Tips on Rock Identification For Kids

January 15, 2017June 23, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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Photo via Flickr.

Rock identification can be difficult for both those new to it and even for experts.  Here are some general tips to help kids and parents identify rocks in the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading →

7 Winter Activities With Kids – #2 is a Must Do!

December 8, 2016September 27, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer

Winter is upon us, which means it is time to find some winter activity to keep the family busy.  Here is a list of fun winter activities for families to try in the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading →

7 Safe Fish Handling Tips

November 11, 2016September 27, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
Photo via Flickr.

Photo via Flickr.

Do you know how to follow safe fish handling techniques when you go fishing with your kids in the Rocky Mountains?  Here are a few simple tips to follow to make sure the fish stay alive if you practice catch and release. Continue reading →

Parent Tip! To Be Happy Spend Time in Nature

October 10, 2016October 5, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer
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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 →

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