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What is an Animal? Do You Really Know?

September 28, 2016September 27, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer
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This black bear is definitely an animal, but what else is?

An animal is an animal.  It seems like such an obvious thing, but in fact many people, especially kids, may not fully understand what an animal is. Continue reading →

Cut, Poke, and Prod – Dissect a Bug

September 24, 2016September 27, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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Are you ready to dissect a grasshopper?

A great, free learning activity for kids is to dissect a dead bug that you find around the house.  By, dissecting a bug you can learn about the complexity of life as you learn how it’s body is made and works. Continue reading →

How to Make Family Hiking Trips Fun

September 16, 2016September 27, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer

family hiking, hike, hikingI love to take a family hiking trip to the Rocky Mountains.  Like everything you do with your family, they can be either fun or frustrating.  Here are some tips to make sure that your next family hiking trip is a fun one. Continue reading →

Take Your Kids Fishing – Tips to Make it Easier

August 30, 2016September 27, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer

Please do yourself a favor and take your kids fishing!  I know it can be challenging, but the rewards are worth it and you will be glad you did.  Here are some tips to make it easier. Continue reading →

One Tip to Identify Birds Easier for Kids

August 9, 2016September 5, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer

Knowing the main kinds of birds will help beginners and kids get better at identifying birds. Continue reading →

Let Kids Get Dirty!

August 2, 2016August 3, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer

As parents, we need to let our kids get dirty sometimes.  Exploration and play are important for children and really all people.  As kids are exploring they need to know that it is OK if they get dirty. In fact, kids should be encouraged by their parents to get dirty sometimes.  Continue reading →

Wildflower Activities for Kids

July 2, 2016June 29, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer

It is the end of June, which means we are approaching the best time of year for wildflowers in the Rocky Mountains.  Here are some fun wildflower activities for kids. 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 →

Free Coloring Pages for Kids

May 20, 2016May 17, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer

Here are some free coloring pages that you can print.  These are free printable coloring pages!  Jake has explored the Rocky Mountains a lot, now this is your chance to color in some different landscapes in the Rocky Mountains with Jake! Continue reading →

Fun Hikes with Kids near Bozeman, Montana

May 7, 2016September 27, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer

There are lots of fun areas to explore and to go hiking with kids around Bozeman, Montana.

The City of Bozeman is located in a fantastic spot in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.  It is near Yellowstone National Park, wilderness areas, ski resorts, and some great trout fishing rivers. Continue reading →

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