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

Walking Mountains HONORED AS 2014 TOP-RATED NONPROFIT

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 25, 2014 8:55:17 AM
Walking Mountains Science Center announced today that it has been honored with a prestigious 2014 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit..
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Topics: Walking Mountains Fundraiser, Press Release

The Science Behind Home Brewing

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 10, 2014 1:53:41 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

The Science Behind Music with Third Coast Percussion

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jul 12, 2014 9:36:33 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 Allergies

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jun 18, 2014 10:53:55 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 Xeriscaping

Posted by Walking Mountains on May 2, 2014 12:50:06 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

The Science Behind Perfume

Posted by Walking Mountains on May 2, 2014 12:37:14 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

The Science Behind Beer and Fermentation

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 14, 2014 4:26:36 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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Topics: The Science Behind Series

The Science Behind Phytonutrients

Posted by Walking Mountains on Mar 14, 2014 10:05:19 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 Neurofeedback

Posted by Walking Mountains on Feb 5, 2014 5:26:04 PM
Re-training Brainwaves for Optimal Performance 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..
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The Science Behind Influenza

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 15, 2014 2:55:28 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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Vail Valley Preschool Programs

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 15, 2014 11:09:06 AM
Did you know that Walking Mountains Science Center offers a preschool program each week? This is the perfect venue for Vail Valley moms and tykes to come on out and explore their curious nature! The..
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Topics: Earth Keepers, School Programs

The Science Behind Homemade Wine

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 14, 2014 2:39:18 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