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6 Tips For Traveling Alone In The Rockies

July 21, 2019July 22, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer
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Are you ready to do some traveling alone in the Rockies?

These 6 tips on traveling alone in the Rocky Mountains may be just the advice you need.  It’s time to stop dreaming and start exploring the Rocky Mountains today. Continue reading →

Lightning Safety in the Mountains

July 3, 2019June 23, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer
Photo Michael Karrer.

Photo Michael Karrer.

Some basic lightning safety knowledge is important if you spend much time exploring the Rocky Mountains.  Here are some tips on what you should and shouldn’t do if you get caught in a lightning storm. Continue reading →

Wildlife Safety Quiz? What’s Your Wildlife IQ?

June 12, 2019May 30, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer
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What would you do if you saw a rattlesnake on the trail near you?

This wildlife safety quiz will reveal how much you actually know about being safe around wildlife in the Rocky Mountains.  What should you do if you get attacked or see an animal? Continue reading →

It’s Time To Plan Your Summer Camping Adventures

March 7, 2019March 3, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer
summer camping adventures

Plan ahead and you could be here camping in the Wind Rivers of Wyoming.  Photo via Flickr.

Spring is peaking around the corner, which means now is the time to plan your summer camping adventures.  Here are some tips to help your planning. Continue reading →

5 Tips To Find Insects – Beginning Naturalist Tips

September 10, 2018September 2, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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You can often find insects in streams, especially under rocks.

Here are 5 tips to help you find insects the next time you go outside.  Insects are fascinating creatures that are all around us and easy to find. Continue reading →

Trail Etiquette – 8 Tips For Happy Hikers

July 26, 2018July 18, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Photo sunrisesoup Flickr.

Good trail etiquette is an important skill for people to have wherever you are hiking, trekking, or walking.  Following these 8 tips will help everyone enjoy themselves and be safe. Continue reading →

6 Scorching Tips On Hot Weather Hiking! They’re Hot!

July 10, 2018May 28, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
hot weather hiking tips

Hiking in hot weather can be fun with the right planning.

Hot weather hiking is something that most people will end up doing at some point in their life. These handy hot weather hiking tips will help you enjoy your hike and not have to deal with potentially serious health issues. Continue reading →

Be Safe When Hiking, Especially With Kids Or Babies

June 14, 2018June 7, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer / 2 Comments
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Cirque of towers in Wyoming.  Are you comfortable making the long overnight hike here?

Whenever you are hiking in the Rocky Mountains you always need to be safe and error on the side of caution.  Pushing yourself too far or doing something unwise may lead to serious problems for you or your family. Continue reading →

5 Tips On Rain Hiking Gear – Stay Dry And Warm!

April 27, 2018December 12, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer

rain hiking gearHaving good rain hiking gear is important for your enjoyment level. Here are some tips and thoughts about rain gear to keep you dry and warm. Continue reading →

Poison Ivy Treatment – What Should You Do?

April 11, 2018April 8, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Now that you have poison ivy, how do you treat it? Photo via Flickr.

Poison ivy treatment begins right after you think you may have rubbed up against the plant by washing off the area.  Here are some other things you can try to help ease the pain and itching. Continue reading →

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