A mountain goat with its thick winter coat.
Here are 5 rocky mountain adaptors, animals that adapt in order to survive the cold, harsh winters of the Rocky Mountains. I wonder if you know all of them? Continue reading
An adult grizzly bear with two cubs.
These 5 Rocky Mountain hibernators includes a combination of well known and lesser known animals. I wonder if you know all of them? Continue reading
Winter hiking with kids can be super fun and easy as long as you are prepared. Here are 7 tips to help you have the most fun on your outing.
Brrrr. It’s cold outside.
The coldest day of the year on average in the Rocky Mountains tend to be in late December. Here is when the average coldest times take place for a few different cities in the Rockies. Continue reading
Here are 5 tips that all parents need to keep in mind this winter as you are getting your kids out to play in the snow. These tips will help your family have fun this winter! Continue reading
There are so many beautiful snowflakes.
The statement that I want to look into today is, are all snowflakes unique? The truth is that there may be 35 general patterns, but at the smallest level no two are alike. Well, almost. Continue reading
A bunch of snakes emerging in the spring from their hibernacula. Photo via Flickr.
Snakes hide in a hibernaculum when it is cold outside and snow is on the ground in the Rocky Mountains? What is that exactly? Continue reading
The shortest day of the year.
Winter solstice happens on December 21st throughout the northern hemisphere. This shortest day of the year is celebrated throughout the world. Continue reading
Where do the rattlesnakes go during winter?
It can be impossible to find any snakes during winter in the Rocky Mountains. The reason for this is because snakes are hiding from the cold weather. Continue reading
Deer on the run in the snow. Photo via Flickr.
Winter animals can be easier to see than the same animals during summer in the Rocky Mountains. Here are some of the animals that you may be lucky to see during winter. Continue reading