Located near Centura Health in Avon right off of I-70. An innovative natural science learning campus for residents and visitors of the Eagle Valley. Free and open to the public.

318 Walking Mountains Lane, Avon, CO 81620

Located at the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola on Vail Mountain out of Lionshead Village, Vail. All visitors must have a pass to ride the gondola. Free and open to the public with valid gondola pass.
Nestled along Gore Creek near the Betty Ford Alpine Garden and Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail Village.
601 Vail Valley Drive, Vail, CO 81657

Curious Nature

Walking Mountains

Walking Mountains
Our mission is to awaken a sense of wonder and inspire environmental stewardship and sustainability through natural science education.

Recent Posts

What’s Cookin? (Or Not!): Winter Diets in Human History

Posted by Walking Mountains on Dec 9, 2024 9:15:00 AM
Unlike bears or marmots, humans are not able to hibernate, and therefore, winter food preparations look a little different than some wild animals who gorge on food to build up fat stores for a long..
Read More

Topics: Curious Nature

Harvesting Christmas Trees: A Holiday Tradition

Posted by Walking Mountains on Dec 2, 2024 9:30:00 AM
A common image on Christmas greeting cards, in movies and storybooks, and holiday figurines is of an adult and a child pulling an evergreen tree on a sled through the snow. This image depicts the..
Read More

Topics: Curious Nature

The Dark Sky Doldrums (and how to dig yourself out)

Posted by Walking Mountains on Nov 25, 2024 9:30:00 AM
Winter in the mountains can be a uniquely invigorating time. With winter comes snow, and with snow comes skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, snowball fights, and more. So why, you might be asking..
Read More

Topics: Curious Nature

Deck the Halls with Boughs of Sustainability!

Posted by Walking Mountains on Nov 18, 2024 9:30:00 AM
While Christmas decorations bring joy to many, they also have significant environmental consequences. Each year, approximately 6.63 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity are used to power holiday..
Read More

Topics: Curious Nature

Wrapping Up the Summer Hiking Season

Posted by Walking Mountains on Nov 11, 2024 9:30:00 AM
As Colorado’s first major snows settle over the peaks, we are nearing the end of the hiking season. While there are still places to hike in Eagle County, the recent snowfall and upcoming seasonal..
Read More

Topics: Curious Nature

How to Recycle Properly

Posted by Walking Mountains on Nov 4, 2024 9:30:00 AM
Happy America Recycles Month! The most exciting time of the year! Recycling is incredibly important, especially here in Eagle County. Recycling systems can vary from town to town, so here is a guide..
Read More

Topics: Curious Nature

Frightening Flora

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 28, 2024 9:30:00 AM
As the leaves turn shades of orange and the days grow shorter, Colorado's landscape takes on an eerie charm that perfectly complements the Halloween spirit. With the thrill of the season in the air,..
Read More

Topics: Curious Nature

Halloween Inspiration from Nature’s Blurred Boundaries of Life & Death

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 21, 2024 9:15:00 AM
How can you capture the essence of nature’s cycles of death and rebirth in your Halloween celebrations? Halloween traditions have origins in the Celtic festival of Samhain, marking the end of the..
Read More

Topics: Curious Nature

Let the Trees, Grasshoppers, and Snails Speak for Themselves

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 14, 2024 9:15:00 AM
In the natural world of Colorado, fall is a season of restlessness. Bighorn sheep rams depart from their bachelor groups in search of a mate worth dueling over. The night is alive with millions of..
Read More

Topics: Curious Nature

Hey, Neighbor! Wolverine Reintroduction Approved in Colorado

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 7, 2024 9:30:00 AM
The word “wolverine” evokes a slew of mental imagery: retractable metal claws, a guy in a black and yellow suit, or maybe even the more traditional wolf for some- but the mammal of the hour today is..
Read More

Topics: Curious Nature

The Smallest of Them All: A Look Into the World’s Smallest Predators

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 30, 2024 9:30:00 AM
What do you think of when you hear the word predator? Most of us immediately think of nature’s heavyweights: bears, wolves, lions and any other animals who would send us running off the trail at full..
Read More

Topics: Curious Nature

Local Educator, Jaymee Squires, Receives State-Wide Award

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 23, 2024 9:15:00 AM
In an inspiring culmination to a storied career, local educator Jaymee Squires has been named the 2024 recipient of the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education's Retiring Environmental Educator..
Read More

Topics: Curious Nature

Walking Mountains Blogs

Students to Stewards - Walking Mountains News, Hikes of the Week and events

Curious Nature - Learn about our wonderful environment

EVOM - El Rincón de EVOM (Eagle Valley Outdoor Movement)

Sustainability - Stay up to date with sustainability practices and new initiatives

Climate Action Collaborative - Follow the Collaborative's efforts to reduce carbon emissions in Eagle County 50% by 2030 and 80% by 2050 


Subscribe Here!

Recent Posts