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Seasonal Trail Closures

Posted by Walking Mountains on Dec 14, 2020 8:30:00 AM

Hiking in Colorado is a year-round experience for many avid outdoor enthusiasts even in the winter when snow provides an extra obstacle for outdoor recreation. However, you may notice areas with..

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Dogs in Winter

Posted by Walking Mountains on Nov 30, 2020 8:00:00 AM

Winter outdoor recreation provides us with a variety of opportunities to enjoy the snow and cold weather. And if you have a dog, they can participate in many of these options and enjoy winter too...

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America Recycles Day!

Posted by Walking Mountains on Nov 16, 2020 8:00:00 AM

This November 15, make sure to offer your friends and neighbors a happy America Recycles Day! This unique holiday is celebrated annually to raise awareness about all things recycling and waste..

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Creatures of the Night

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 26, 2020 8:15:00 AM

The following is based on true events… you can decide where the lines of reality fade. I had been up that road a million times. The mountain felt like home; full of memories of friends enjoying long..

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Have you Smelled It? Fall is in the Air!

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 12, 2020 8:15:00 AM

It hits without warning: one late summer day while walking outside, you inhale a crisp, familiar scent, and it becomes apparent that Fall is in the air! I’ve always loved the smells of Fall,..

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Romance in the Rut: Moose Mating Season is Finally Here!

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 5, 2020 8:00:00 AM

While weather in the mountains is getting cooler, things are heating up for the giants of the deer family: moose. In September and October, a bull moose’s bellows can be heard for miles as they..

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Exploring Our Curious Nature in 2020

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 28, 2020 8:30:00 AM

Anyone else itching to explore their curious nature… somewhere else? Like most of us, I love all that the Eagle River Valley has to offer, especially its people. However, there is nothing quite like..

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Where do leaves go after they fall from the trees?

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 21, 2020 8:30:00 AM

Fall is both one of my most and least favorite times of year. I really enjoy early fall when the weather is warm and the hillsides are covered with a rainbow of yellow, red, green, and orange leaves..

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Labor Day: A Fall Feeding Frenzy

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 7, 2020 8:15:00 AM

For humans, Labor Day is a bittersweet indication that summer is coming to a close. We use that final long weekend to savor the sunshine with one last trip to the lake or the pool. Perhaps we’re..

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Rocky Mountain ThimbleBerry Colorado Edible Plant

Behold! Bountiful Edible Berries in Colorado

Posted by Walking Mountains on Aug 31, 2020 8:15:00 AM

As summer presses on, some of nature’s sweetest treats are ripe for the picking. Wild berries are a delicious and nutritious staple to both humans and animals alike. It is no coincidence that berry..

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Colorado Native Americans Southern Ute Tribe

The Original Coloradans: The Southern Ute Tribe

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 13, 2020 8:30:00 AM

According to tribal legend, the Southern Ute Indians have lived in the mountains of Colorado since the beginning of time. They hunted, fished, and foraged for food in a land of plenty for centuries...

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Animal Tracks Tell A Story

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 6, 2020 9:27:47 AM

While it sometimes seems that winter is a quiet time in terms of animal activity, wildlife abounds all around us. It is true that many Eagle River Valley animal residents are hibernating or have..

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