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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

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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.

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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

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Leave No Trace Tips for Viewing Wildlife in the Vail Valley

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jun 8, 2011 10:25:28 AM

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It's that time of year again... snow is (finally) melting, and the local rivers are raging. It's also the time of year when Walking Mountains welcomes a new set of educators to our team. They have..

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