Walking Mountains Science Center
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After the frigid winters of Colorado, the warm relief of the summer sun breathes life into our mountains. With it brings the many pleasures of hiking, rafting, swimming and outdoor concerts, but also..
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Odds are that if you are reading this, you are using your sense of vision. In fact, 80% of the sensory information we take in at any given moment is obtained through our eyes. Most sight is created..
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Kermit The Frog once posed the question, “Why are there so many songs about rainbows, and what’s on the other side?” The arrival of monsoon season in the Four Corners states brings daily afternoon..
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Imagine you’re hiking your favorite trail through the montane shrublands and hear a small rustle in the vegetation by your feet. You immediately freeze in your tracks and concentrate on the ground..
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As the scorching summer heat takes hold, our bodies activate a remarkable mechanism to cool down—sweating. While humans rely on sweating to regulate our body temperature, the diverse wildlife who..
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Considered by many to be a feat of modern engineering, fireworks have actually been around for thousands of years. The dazzling and colorful displays that light up the night sky are an integral part..
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It’s almost hiking season in beautiful Colorado. As with any form of recreation, there are inherent risks with hiking that we need to be aware of while we are enjoying time outdoors. It is important..
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Have you ever heard of an animal that can survive in boiling water, in below freezing temperatures and even in the depths of space? Well if not, then you should probably learn about the microscopic..
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June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, a month that celebrates queer identity and honors the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, which catalyzed the Gay Rights Movement in the United States. Pride is..
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When the topic of wildlife conservation and management is discussed, it is often the large and charismatic animals that attract the most attention. But many of our smaller mountain residents have..
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June 1st is National Dinosaur Day and I am sure when I say the word dinosaur; you have an image of your favorite ancient reptile in mind. Whether it be a giant herbivore like the Brachiosaurus or a..
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It’s been a very long winter here in Eagle County, and it’s time to consider how you’re going to help your plants thrive this summer. Almost more important than providing sun and water to your plants..
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