Natural science education, summer camps, hiking, snowshoe tours and things to do in the Eagle River Valley and Vail, Colorado.

Jaymee Squires

Graduate Programs Director. Jaymee heads up graduate studies at Walking Mountains, she is a whiz with edible plants and enjoys reading, hiking, camping, canoeing and being outside.

20 Great Adventures: Making Forts

Posted by Jaymee Squires on Nov 20, 2018 12:44:00 PM

Now that you’ve spent most of the year having outdoor adventures with us, you’ve probably found one or more special places to enjoy. Want to make them even more special? Try building a fort in your..

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20 Great Adventures: Map Making With Kids

Posted by Jaymee Squires on Oct 20, 2018 12:17:00 PM

Last year, my young cousin visited me on his way driving from New York to Los Angeles. He explained that they would be driving to Salt Lake City after leaving my house. “Why Salt Lake City?” I asked...

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20 Great Adventures: Geocaching

Posted by Jaymee Squires on Sep 26, 2018 4:06:46 PM

Have you ever felt the excitement of a treasure hunt? A true mysterious treasure hunt, where you unravel clues and decipher codes to find an unknown bounty? Many of us haven’t searched for treasure..

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Wilderness and Freedom

Posted by Jaymee Squires on Jul 2, 2018 3:17:26 AM

When I think about the 4th of July and all that it celebrates about our great country, I can’t help but think about our system of public lands, and in particular, wilderness. In the state of..

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Road Trips: Tennessee Pass to Leadville & Buena Vista

Posted by Jaymee Squires on Jun 11, 2018 3:19:08 AM

It’s that time of year again when snow and ice are still covering the high country lakes and the rivers haven’t yet reached their peak. While mud season this year is not nearly as muddy as in some..

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20 Great Adventures: Pressing Flowers

Posted by Jaymee Squires on May 20, 2018 11:49:00 AM

April showers bring May flowers, and May is a great month to learn to press flowers! Some of the early season blooms, like spring beauties or violets form beautiful silhouettes when pressed flat...

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Fun With Sunlight

Posted by Jaymee Squires on Jul 9, 2012 5:04:00 PM

Have you ever left clothing or colored paper out in the sunlight?I once left a dark blue skirt on the backseat of my car for several weeks (yes, I know, I should clean out my car more often). When I..

Topics: Family Activities, Kids Activities