Aspen trees in the fall
Quaking Aspen are an iconic, widespread tree of the Rocky Mountains. Here are some very cool facts about this beautiful tree of the Rockies. Continue reading
5 Quaking Aspen Facts For Nature Lovers
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5 Seed Facts – Amazing Reproductive Strategy
Seeds from a maple tree.
I wonder how many of these seed facts you already know? All seeds may share certain characteristics, but they come in many forms, shapes, and sizes. Continue reading
Gambel’s Oak – 4 Facts About These Common Trees
A beautiful Gambel’s Oak tree. Photo via Flickr.
Gambel’s Oak seem to be everywhere in the foothills around Salt Lake City. Here are 4 fun facts about these common Rocky Mountain trees. Continue reading
9 Monarch Butterflies Facts – More Than Just Migrators
Monarch Butterflies are a well known butterfly due to their amazing migration. Here are some more facts about these cool Rocky Mountain animals. Continue reading
Temperature Decreases With Latitude – Higher Latitude = Colder
Temperature decreases with latitude, just like temperature decreases if you go up in elevation. Here is some more info and an explanation about this. Continue reading
White-Lined Sphinx Moth – A Very Cool Insect!
Look at that long proboscis as it moves close to get some nectar.
A white-lined sphinx moth is a common hummingbird moth of the Rocky Mountains. Here are 6 fun facts about this neat animal. Continue reading
Temperature Decrease With Elevation Gain – Calculation
In the mountains there is a temperature decrease with elevation gain. Here is why that happens and a way to calculate approximately what the decrease will be. Continue reading
8 Rocky Mountain Facts – Reasons I Love These Mountains
These Rocky Mountain facts are sure to leave you in awe. These amazing mountains are famous throughout the world and here are some cool facts about them. Continue reading
Continental Divide – Facts, Map, and More
Along the great continental divide.
The continental divide passes right through the Rocky Mountains. Here are some important facts about the continental divide in the US. Continue reading
7 Fun Facts About American Pika – Mountain Dwellers
Have you seen this small mammal high up in the Rocky Mountains?
The American Pika is another small mammal that lives in the alpine area at the tops of the Rocky Mountains. Here is some basic information about this mammal. Continue reading