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Time to Dance

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 8, 2015 9:19:33 AM

The oldest residents of Colorado, The Ute people, are Native Americans who roamed the mountains and vast areas of not only Colorado but also Utah, Wyoming, Eastern Nevada, Northern New Mexico and..

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Reintroduction of the Canada Goose

Posted by Walking Mountains on Mar 23, 2015 9:30:01 AM

HONK HONK HONK! Is it a car? Is it a bus? Nope, it’s just the famous horn of the Canada Goose. This familiar loud honk may be considered just as annoying as that of any automobile, but it should in..

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The Colorado River Connection: Our Snowpack and Water in the West

Posted by Walking Mountains on Mar 16, 2015 3:49:50 PM

It’s that time of the year again—there are only a couple months left of snowfall for Colorado’s snowpack. Skiers and snowboarders are hoping for a few more key powder days, while whitewater..

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Fascinating Facets Part 1 of 2 - Snow Science

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 6, 2015 9:04:07 AM

Living in Eagle County, we can all consider ourselves familiar with snow. We either fight it or love it all winter, but how often do we stop to appreciate its intricate and delicate nature? Snow,..

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Orion and Winter Constalations in the Night Sky Vail Colorado

Somewhat Fictitious Lore of Winter Constellations

Posted by Walking Mountains on Feb 21, 2014 9:29:37 AM

Once upon a time, in a valley tucked away in the Rockies, there was a place they called Min’urn. River in front…cliffs behind…good water, not much wind; a good place to live.

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Punxsutawney Phil vs. NOAA

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 31, 2014 7:35:35 AM

Have you made plans for the weekend of February 1st? If not, there’s still time to get your tickets for the Annual Groundhog Club Banquet in Punxsutawney, PA. Once again, following the banquet, on..

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Busy Beavers

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 28, 2014 7:59:36 AM

It’s a busy time on the mountain for us, but you might not expect beavers to be as active this time of year. Surprise! They are busier than you’d think right around now because between January and..

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Sandhill Crane Passages in Colorado

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 5, 2013 11:39:12 AM

Each spring, a huge gathering begins in the meadows surrounding Nebraska’s placid North Platte River. Gangly creatures in gray coats stride about on skinny legs. Some are already paired up with..

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Time to Talk Turkey! Merriam's Wild Turkeys Thrive in Mountain Regions

Posted by Walking Mountains on Nov 22, 2011 2:39:29 PM

What is known as “turkey time” is right around the corner again. A time for families and friends to celebrate all things they are thankful for, usually gathering around a table piled high with white..

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Winter Preparations - Learning From The Utes

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 7, 2011 11:10:34 AM

As the summer winds down and we begin to prepare for the winter, I think about wildlife making their preparations. Bears are busy eating for as many as 20 hours a day to fatten up for their winter..

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Time for Beavers to do some spring cleaning

Breaking Free From Cabin Fever - Beaver's Spring Regiment

Posted by Walking Mountains on May 19, 2011 4:38:14 PM

As old man winter begins to loosen his grip on the winter wonderland that we have been playing in for the past 6 months, we notice drastic changes in the landscape happening daily. The white blanket..

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Is Winter Over yet? Ask a Marmot

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 29, 2011 4:03:49 PM

The vernal equinox, or the first day of spring took place on March 20th at 5:21 P.M. Meaning, the Sun’s path across the sky crossed the equator providing the planet with an equal amount of daylight..

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