Snug in a hollow tree, cave, or a shallow nest, black bears in winter may be dreaming of berries and honey and lush meadows of grass during hibernation. But female black bears also have something..
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According to the laws of physics, cold doesn’t exist. It’s simply the absence of heat. But that’s not entirely comforting to someone who is suffering from the cold. Humans have a fairly wide range of..
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We think of New Year's Day as the start of something new. But in the grand scheme of things, the timing of the day is actually fairly arbitrary. Like most things, I found this out on Google, because..
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Viewing The Geminids Meteor Shower
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Dec 11, 2017 1:12:42 AM
The Geminids Meteor Shower is one of the most spectacular meteor showers you will see and lucky for us, it comes every year! Annually, meteors get increasingly visible around mid-December and peak on..
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The great Rocky Mountains: a haven and ski destination for people from all around the world. Its rugged ranges and massive fourteeners create an air of mystery and sense of awe for all who visit. But..
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How Colorado Wildlife Survives the Long Winter
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Nov 27, 2017 2:45:50 AM
With snow, ski season, and the holidays upon us, it is easy to tell that we’ve made it into the winter season. Luckily, winter doesn’t mean we have to stay indoors! The Eagle Valley offers the..
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The inside of the Earth is incredibly hot - temperatures can reach 7,600 degrees Fahrenheit in the Earth’s core. These temperatures are hot enough to melt rock and create pockets of magma - hot..
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As fall descends on the valley, an epic animal competition arises. Wild-eyed, foul-smelling, extremely vocal bull elk ramble through the forests in the midst of a fierce competition. Their eerie..
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Lush, sprawling forests, trails littered with cones, and the clean, waxy smell of evergreens in the crisp morning air: Colorado. This state is known for its towering lodgepole pines, pale blue..
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Preserving Summer's Bounty & Canning For Winter
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Oct 23, 2017 3:10:49 AM
Fall provides the chance for one last bountiful harvest of food just as we start to experience frost and snow. Many of our animal friends take advantage of this time to eat as much food as possible..
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We’ve all heard the tales and legends of human history in Colorado - resourceful Utes, daring explorers, eager miners, and wild cowboys. However, Colorado was an exciting place to be long before the..
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The residents and visitors to this valley are lucky to enjoy a brilliant splattering of gold among the hillsides every autumn. These beautiful yellow, and sometimes orange and red-leaves are aspen..
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