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Motherhood is no easy task, no matter who you are. However, wildlife moms not only have to deal with their fragile, defenseless children, but all of the other elements that come with living in the..
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You may remember February’s favorite animal, the groundhog. The quintessential critter that holds the attention of the nation every year, declaring the extension of snow or the signal of spring...
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This year April 22nd, 2020 will mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Earth Day is a day meant to celebrate the Earth’s environment and bring to attention issues affecting us all. Earth Day was..
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The snowpack in Colorado provides many things for our community. For most of us, it determines how good our ski season is. We depend on the good snow to bring in revenue for our mountain communities...
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A note on the photos in this article: These photos are from the internet, but the usage is tagged as: “free to share, use, or modify even commercially” Plastic easter eggs, and egg coloring..
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We all live and prosper in a sea of viruses. Right now, as you are reading this article, viruses pulse through your bloodstream, intestines, lungs, and everywhere in your body. They’re on every..
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With winter in full swing, many of the lakes and rivers have frozen over. But don’t let their calm appearance fool you, below the surface they are still teeming with life. Fish that have spent their..
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With the use of modern technology, navigating in the snow is much easier today than it has been for most of human history. Snow plows, snow blowers, and shovels allow us to quickly remove copious..
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Currently we are in our most active time of the year for avalanches to occur. Our snowpack is well established and still building as we go into the rest of February. The danger will continue to..
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“Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don't forget your booties 'cause it's cooooold out there today.” While we may not be experiencing the crowds of Gobbler’s Knob, PA out here in Eagle County today,..
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The days are short, the wind is blowing, and temperatures are freezing. All around us animals are turning inwards to their burrows and nests to curl up and rest. If you’ve been shoveling your..
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The month of December features some pretty notable holidays, but one that is often overlooked is National Wright Brothers Day, coming up on the 17th. This day of national observation commemorates the..
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