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

Discover the Healing Power of Medicinal Plants

Posted by Walking Mountains on Aug 14, 2012 8:27:01 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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Topics: The Science Behind Series

Wildflowers on Shrine Mountain

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jun 27, 2012 2:37:38 AM
Beautiful moment captured by Walking Mountains Naturalist Theresa O'Halloran.
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Topics: Curious Nature, Wildflower Update

How to Make Solar Oven S'mores

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jun 18, 2012 3:11:10 PM
Get out there and put some of these super CO rays to use with a fireless (yet delicious) version of s'mores. Let the energy of the sun cook your food - this solar oven will heat to about 200 degrees..
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Topics: Family Activities, Kids Activities

Sprouts for Sprouts: Kids Gardening Activity

Posted by Walking Mountains on May 29, 2012 9:01:02 AM
Kids love to garden. There’s something exciting and amazing about watching a green plant spring forth from a seed. The paradox is that kids also typically don’t have a lot of patience. “Now what?” is..
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Topics: Family Activities, Kids Activities

Forest Service Research Project Offers College Credits and Paid Internship For Colorado High School Students

Posted by Walking Mountains on May 21, 2012 4:11:52 PM
High school students in Eagle County have a fun and exciting opportunity to learn outdoors while being paid and receiving college credit this summer. With funding from the National Forest Foundation..
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Topics: Employment, Internship

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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Topics: The Science Behind Series

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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Topics: The Science Behind Series

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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Topics: Snowshoe

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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Topics: The Science Behind Series

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