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7 Safe Fish Handling Tips

November 11, 2016September 27, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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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 →

Dangerous Animals in the Rocky Mountains!

October 12, 2016October 10, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer
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A Grizzly bear is a dangerous animal.

Do you know which are the most dangerous animals in the Rocky Mountains?  There are a lot of different animals in the Rocky Mountains, some of which are more dangerous than others. 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Nature notebook for kids

July 8, 2016September 27, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer

A nature notebooks or field book is a great and fun way to help kids learn about the natural world and have fun while they are at it.

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Being Safe with Kids in Bear Country

June 8, 2016June 7, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer

Black bears, Grizzly bears and many other large mammals live in the Rocky Mountains.  Anytime that you are spending time in these amazing mountains it is important that you know how to be safe and to keep your children safe.  Here are some tips on how to be safe in bear country. 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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