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Winter Stargazing

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 11, 2021 10:26:00 AM

Have you ever gazed into the sky on a crisp Colorado night? This winter can be the perfect time to go out and test your knowledge of the night sky. Here in the Eagle Valley, our numerous sunny days..

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Subnivean Zone: Life Under the Snow

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 4, 2021 8:15:00 AM

Imagine this… You awake to another typical winter day where the dim light filters its way into your home. Your thermostat reads a steady and consistent temperature in spite of the frigid temperatures..

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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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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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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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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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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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The Missing Lynx

Posted by Walking Mountains on Feb 14, 2019 9:32:00 AM

Where are the Lynx?The Canada lynx is protected under the Endangered Species Act, which makes encountering one in the wild an extremely unusual occurrence, especially here in Colorado. The lynx by..

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Light & Shadow: Sun Dogs

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 7, 2019 10:00:00 AM

The shadows on these short days of winter are long and all encompassing. Sunlight glints off the surface of the crystalline snow, blinding us literally and figuratively with its brilliance. Even the..

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20 Great Adventures: Nature Books

Posted by Walking Mountains on Dec 19, 2018 9:42:00 AM

There are so many reasons to read aloud to your children, it would be hard to list them all. Research has shown that reading together can boost a child’s vocabulary and comprehension, engage bonds..

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