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Cute Little Bandits

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 20, 2015 3:23:56 AM

Raccoons (Procyon lotor) have been a part of our livelihood and pop culture for a while – Meeko was Pocahontas’s faithful sidekick; Rocket Raccoon is one of the Guardians of the Galaxy; anyone who’s..

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Ute Indian History In Colorado Bear Dance

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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Winter Adventures Beyond the Lifts in Colorado

Posted by Walking Mountains on Feb 2, 2015 9:30:21 AM

To me, winter is the accumulation of everything I love about the natural world frozen and put on display, crystalline and shimmering. Bird song seems more vibrant as it echoes off snow-covered cliff..

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Fascinating Facets Part 2 of 2 - Snow Science

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 12, 2015 11:16:59 AM

In Part 1, we learned that snow is always changing as it falls from the sky and then as it settles in our snowpack. Although we associate snow with cold, it actually acts as an important insulator..

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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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Believing the Benefits of Birdsong

Posted by Walking Mountains on Feb 25, 2014 1:00:03 PM

Have you ever stopped to think of the importance of birdsong? Humans are cued in to bird calls more than you might realize. We know that when we hear a chorus of birdsong as we hike, we are..

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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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With the recent snow storm, many folks in Colorado are still digging out.

SNOW for Colorado? YES!

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 22, 2014 8:06:20 AM

This winter has been characterized by dumping snow, super cold temperatures and relatively clear skies. Great news for farmers, ski resorts and the wild locals, but bad news for the backcountry..

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