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5 Spring Nature Facts About The Rocky Mountains

March 31, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer
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Have you seen this lovely flower yet this spring?

These spring nature facts cover birds, babies, flowers, and more in the Rocky Mountains.  I hope these fun facts get you excited about this wonderful time of year. Continue reading →

9 Bighorn Sheep Facts – Crazy Head Butting Animals!

November 17, 2018November 14, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer

bighorn sheepBighorn sheep are one of the common rocky mountain mammals.  Here are 9 facts about these nimble footed inhabitants of the Rockies. Continue reading →

Cabbage White Butterfly – More Than Just A Pest

November 3, 2018October 29, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
cabbage white butterfly

Do you recognize this butterfly?

Chances are you have seen a cabbage white butterfly flying around somewhere.  Here are some interesting facts about this common butterfly. Continue reading →

6 Short-Horned Lizard Facts – It Squirts Blood From Eyes!

October 22, 2018October 17, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
short-horned lizard

Have you ever seen a horny toad or short-horned lizard?

The Short-Horned Lizard is one of the more captivating reptiles of the Rocky Mountains.  Here are 6 facts about these small, hard to see animals. Continue reading →

6 Common Rocky Mountain Butterflies – They’re Fluttertastic

October 8, 2018September 23, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Do you know what this common Rocky Mountain butterfly is?

These common Rocky Mountain butterflies can be seen fluttering around meadows and forests. Here are 6 common butterflies you are likely to see in the Rockies. Continue reading →

The Common Rocky Mountain Animals You Will See

September 30, 2018September 27, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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A moose is one of the common animals of the Rockies.

The common Rocky Mountain animals include bugs, mammals, birds, and more.  Here are the common animals you are likely to see in the Rockies. Continue reading →

The Rocky Mountain Forest Has Trees In Elevation Zones

July 18, 2018July 4, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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A beautiful spot in a Rocky Mountain forest.

In general the Rocky Mountain forest has different kinds of trees that are dominant at different elevations.  Here are the trees that comprise the forest zones found in the Rocky Mountains.  Continue reading →

Common Rocky Mountain Wildflowers – How Many Do You Know?

June 20, 2018June 20, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer

Some of the common Rocky Mountain wildflowers include Lupine, Columbine, and Indian Paintbrush.  Of the hundreds of different wildflowers in the Rockies, here are the ones you are most likely to see when you go hiking or camping. Continue reading →

7 Facts About Yellow Glacier Lily – A Sure Sign Of Spring

May 19, 2018May 14, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
yellow glacier lily

Have you seen this lovely flower yet this spring?

Yellow Glacier Lily is a tiny, but beautiful flower that is common in the Rocky Mountains during the spring.  Here are 7 facts about this lovely spring flower that is a welcome sight after a long winter. Continue reading →

The 8 Best Rocky Mountain Hiking Books – Get Out & Explore!

January 6, 2018January 2, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Where is this Colorado trail? A good hiking book will help you find it.

Here are the 8 best Rocky Mountain hiking books that I have used during my years exploring the Rockies.  These will help you find tons of fun trails and areas to visit. Continue reading →

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