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

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

Recent Posts

The Science Behind River Dynamics and Rafting

Posted by Walking Mountains on May 8, 2012 9:54:01 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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The Science Behind Sports Medicine

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 23, 2012 10:40:57 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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Vail Summer Camps Allow Kids to Explore Nature

Posted by Walking Mountains on Mar 6, 2012 1:55:48 AM
It’s that time of year again, animals will soon wake from hibernation and birds, beetles, bugs and trees will again come to life with the sweet scent of spring. It’s also time to think about getting..
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Topics: Vail Summer Camps

Vail Full Moon Snowshoe Tours

Posted by Walking Mountains on Mar 5, 2012 11:01:03 AM
Where: Nature Discovery Center (yurt at the top of the Lionshead Gondonla) What: Full Moon Snowshoe Tours on Vail Mountain When: December - March Cost: FREE, snowshoes provided Reservations..
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The Science Behind How and Why We Go Gluten-Free

Posted by Walking Mountains on Feb 21, 2012 3:02:41 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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Fun Halloween Games and Crafts from Nat Geo!

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 31, 2011 3:13:13 PM
Happy Halloween! Have fun with these kid-friendly Halloween Games and Crafts from National Geographic!
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Topics: Family Activities

Walking Mountains Campus Construction Update

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 27, 2011 2:44:53 PM
As many of you know, we recently opened a world class science center for our community in Avon. If you haven’t already, we invite you to explore our interactive Discovery Center, walk our..
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Topics: Our History

Nature Nook Mural Update

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 27, 2011 9:10:28 AM
More nature nook mural photos - hope you all are enjoying this process as much as we are! We continue progress to build and open our new Avon Tang Buck Creek Campus for Walking Mountains Science..
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Topics: Our History

Walking Mountains Science Center to Participate in Colorado Gives Day – Tuesday, December 6th

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 27, 2011 8:57:39 AM
The second annual Colorado Gives Day takes place on Tuesday, December 6th, beginning at 12 am and continuing for 24 hours. Last year, the single biggest day of giving in Colorado inspired the..
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Topics: Walking Mountains Fundraiser

Mountain Lion Mural Moves Along in the Nature Nook

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 26, 2011 9:26:35 AM
Mickey has been at it again this morning - painting, painting, painting! You can follow his progress on the Nature Nook here on our blog or Facebook page. Take a look at the mountain lion he created..
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Topics: Our History

Nature Nook at Walking Mountains Science Center Begins to Take Shape

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 25, 2011 3:32:27 PM
We are so exited to see the Nature Nook taking shape on campus. While the exhibits are well underway and being built in Denver, our resident painter, Mickey, is painting murals so fast we can..
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Topics: Our History

Science Classroom in Avon Gets a Green Roof

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 11, 2011 2:12:53 PM
While kindergartners from the Eagle County Charter Academy were getting a lesson on the five senses today, the Meadows Learning Studio was undergoing some changes. The MLS (which is the third and..
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Topics: Walking Mountains Fundraiser, Our History