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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Here we are again at such a wonderful season. It’s that time of year that we all anxiously wait for. The snow has fallen, caroling has begun, and the town is bustling with holiday cheer. Our homes..
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Pine Nuts: A Do-it-Yourself Guide for the Perfect Fall Treat
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Oct 5, 2015 4:55:00 PM
What is a pine nut? Pine nuts come from pine trees, which are conifers, or cone producing trees. But pine nuts aren’t actually nuts at all; they are seeds! All pine trees have edible seeds that..
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Sylvan Lake State Park Great For Family Outdoor Fun!
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Aug 12, 2015 9:56:47 AM
Trying to get the family outside for some good old fashioned fun? Look no further than our beloved Colorado State Parks. Well-kept, well-managed and with a plethora of recreational activities, these..
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Let's Get Buzzed: Top Ten Reasons to Create A Bee Garden
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Jun 8, 2015 4:05:32 PM
Get buzzed about summer gardening! We are not talking about juniper gin or elderberry wine here, but native bee friendly landscapes. Here in the Eagle Valley, we have a plethora of stunning fauna..
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Winter Adventures Beyond the Lifts in Colorado
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Feb 2, 2015 9:30:21 AM
To me, winter is the accumulation of everything I love about the natural world frozen and put on display, crystalline and shimmering. Bird song seems more vibrant as it echoes off snow-covered cliff..
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The natural world is the ideal place for scavenger hunts of all shapes, sizes, and formats. See below for a series of easy fun scavenger hunts to have with your family while out and about in nature..
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Geocaching is the exciting new adventure game where players venture out into the wilderness in search of caches hidden and marked by their GPS coordinates. Geocachers usually start by looking for..
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