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

Walking Mountains Blog

Walking Mountains Science Center

Walking Mountains Science Center
Our mission is to awaken a sense of wonder and inspire environmental stewardship and sustainability through natural science education.

Recent Posts

The Science Behind Stem Cell Therapy

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Aug 10, 2016 2:09:15 AM
Have you ever wondered how something works or how something was made? In the monthly Science Behind series, we partner with a guest presenter to explore a large variety of interesting topics. The..
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Why Kids Love Hut Trips

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Aug 2, 2016 1:00:05 AM
If you can, think back to the first time you spent the night at a 10th Mountain Division Hut. If you were anything like me, you were incredibly excited! Remember that special awe you had overlooking..
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Topics: Family Activities, Kids Activities, Vail Summer Camps

Science Behind Hemp

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jul 14, 2016 2:40:56 PM
Have you ever wondered how something works or how something was made? In the monthly Science Behind series, we partner with a guest presenter to explore a large variety of interesting topics. The..
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Rescuing Summer with Summer Science Camps in Colorado

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 30, 2016 3:15:17 AM
Let’s Rescue Summer from the Indoors With Vail Summer Camps! Warm and sunny bluebird days have me thinking about summer and all the fun it will bring! As the Summer Programs Coordinator at Walking..
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Topics: Vail Summer Camps

The Science Behind Fat

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 17, 2016 11:38:32 AM
Have you ever wondered how something works or how something was made? In the monthly Science Behind series, we partner with a guest presenter to explore a large variety of interesting topics. The..
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Topics: The Science Behind Series

Avon In-School Science Programs: Connecting Lessons and the Real World

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Feb 29, 2016 2:07:29 AM
“It smells like my turtle” exclaimed a young fifth grader from Avon Elementary School covering his nose, but not the huge grin on his face. What is he referring to? The smell of the Wastewater..
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Topics: School Programs

The Science Behind Fermented Foods

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jan 29, 2016 1:34:09 AM
Have you ever wondered how something works or how something was made? In the monthly Science Behind series, we partner with a guest presenter to explore a large variety of interesting topics. The..
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Topics: The Science Behind Series

Science Behind Skiing

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Nov 27, 2015 1:04:08 AM
Have you ever wondered how something works or how something was made? In the monthly Science Behind series, we partner with a guest presenter to explore a large variety of interesting topics. The..
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Teachers and Students Take the Eco-Schools Challenge In Eagle County

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Nov 2, 2015 1:40:43 AM
It’s Thursday after school, and a group of 4th and 5th grade students huddle around a Kill-A-Watt meter diligently recording how much energy a classroom fan consumes when it’s running. At Brush Creek..
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Topics: School Programs

Science Behind Lotions and Balms

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Oct 29, 2015 9:00:02 AM
Have you ever wondered how something works or how something was made? In the monthly Science Behind series, we partner with a guest presenter to explore a large variety of interesting topics. The..
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Topics: The Science Behind Series

Science Behind Interior Design

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Feb 17, 2015 12:27:36 PM
Have you ever wondered how something works or how something was made? In the monthly Science Behind series, we partner with a guest presenter to explore a large variety of interesting topics. The..
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The First Signs of Spring in Vail, CO!

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on May 15, 2011 2:47:00 PM
Finally the snow and rain has given us a break! This past weekend was more “springy” with temperate weather and those famous Colorado blue skies. I grabbed the opportunity to take a hike with the..
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Topics: Wildflower Update, Fresh Off The Trail