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.

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Leave No Trace Tips for Viewing Wildlife in the Vail Valley

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jun 8, 2011 10:25:28 AM
It's that time of year again... snow is (finally) melting, and the local rivers are raging. It's also the time of year when Walking Mountains welcomes a new set of educators to our team. They have..
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Topics: Curious Nature, Leave No Trace

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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Topics: Curious Nature

Nature Cycles Impact Animal Behavior Patterns in Owls in Colorado

Posted by Walking Mountains on May 11, 2011 11:26:56 AM
On average we will all have the opportunity to experience 28,470 sunsets in our lives. Each of these sunsets and the night that follows will be slightly different, but many of these differences will..
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Topics: Curious Nature

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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Mountain Lions - Leaders of the Natural World

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 25, 2011 12:06:54 PM
Leaders everywhere demand respect and attention wherever they roam. When translated into a natural setting, the leaders of our forests and mountains demand the same respect. They usually receive it,..
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Topics: Curious Nature

The Medano Zapata Ranch Bison and Conservancy

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 11, 2011 2:48:48 AM
The Medano Zapata Ranch is shown in yellow. Great Sand Dunes National Park is in light pink. During the recentWalking Mountains Cranes Invitational, we had the opportunity to explore the beautiful..
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Topics: Curious Nature

Snowpack - Colorado's Water for the Future

Posted by Walking Mountains on Mar 23, 2011 2:55:45 AM
Resources for Colorado Snowpack Information: Colorado Avalanche Information Center Colorado Snow Survey Program (US. Dept of Agriculture) Bureau of Reclamation Colorado Watershed Protection and..
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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 


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