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

Wile E. Coyote

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Aug 19, 2019 8:30:00 AM
Wile E. Coyote may be famous for his many blunders and failed attempts to catch the Road Runner, but his actions in Looney Tunes do not quite represent those of his real-life counterparts. While the..
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Tribute to Seniors

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Aug 19, 2019 8:30:00 AM
Happy National Senior Citizens Day! For millennia, the elderly have played an important role as leaders, nurturers, and guardians of tradition. As we spend today celebrating the older members of..
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To 14er or Not to 14er

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Aug 12, 2019 8:00:00 AM
As the temperatures get warmer and the alpine snowfields start to melt, we reach peak summer recreation season in Colorado. During this time, locals and tourists alike will pack their bags full of..
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Who Ya Gonna Call?

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Aug 5, 2019 8:00:00 AM
About three weeks after I moved here, our friend, Honey, was out gathering dandelions behind the apartment complex. I couldn’t blame him. It was a beautiful spring afternoon, and the Eagle River was..
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Be Bear Aware

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jul 29, 2019 8:00:00 AM
It is the middle of summer here in the valley, which means that berries are starting to ripen. If you enjoy eating the berries here, then you are not alone. Black bears eat berries because they serve..
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If You Grow It

Posted by Haley Baker on Jul 22, 2019 8:30:00 AM
Once a week on a (hopefully) sunny afternoon, the students at the elementary schools in Eagle, Colorado get the chance to take a break from the normal schoolday routine. Leaving the clean and..
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Camping with Kids

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jul 15, 2019 8:30:00 AM
Here in the Colorado we have beautiful terrain and outdoor activities providing unique and exciting experiences. We like to share those experiences with everyone, including our kids. Bringing kids..
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Fireworks of a Different Kind

Posted by Jaymee Squires on Jul 1, 2019 8:30:00 AM
As we prepare to watch manmade fireworks light up the skies in the upcoming nights, there’s another fireworks show coming up that we might not be thinking about. And today, June 30, happens to be a..
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Celebrate National Hydration Day

Posted by Iza Ruffino on Jun 24, 2019 9:05:00 AM
Summer is here, meaning the outdoor activities and sun are strong in Colorado! As the heat and adventure settle in, it’s more important than ever to make sure you are ready for all that is ahead...
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Fathers in the Wild

Posted by Nicholas Scarborough on Jun 17, 2019 8:33:00 AM
One of my earliest memories of feeling excited to be in the outdoors was with my dad. He was (and still is) a golf course superintendent, so part of his responsibilities was to make sure the golf..
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Feathers

Posted by Hannah Irwin on Jun 10, 2019 8:30:00 AM
As I study the bird feeders in my backyard this spring, I find myself marveling at the variety of patterns that feathers allow. Stripes, patches, streaks, colors, and mottles: these are the details..
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When Principles Matter

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jun 3, 2019 9:20:00 AM
When you hear “Leave No Trace,” what do you think about? Are you reminded of fellow hikers picking up litter along the trail to Missouri Lakes? Do you think about leaving only footprints and taking..
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