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

The Science Behind Wildlife Biology with Bill Andree

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Aug 16, 2018 4:31:28 PM
Have you ever wondered how something works or how something was made? In themonthly 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

Hike Of The Week: Big Park via Stagg Gulch & Squaw Creek

Posted by Peter Suneson on Aug 15, 2018 9:28:28 AM
Trail Name: Big Park via Stagg Gulch/ Squaw Creek trails Walking Mountains' weekly hikes are hand picked by our hiking guides and environmental educators to get you out on the most beautiful trails..
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Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes

Hike Of The Week: Uneva Peak on Vail Pass

Posted by Peter Suneson on Aug 7, 2018 11:10:03 AM
Trail Name: Uneva Peak on Vail Pass Walking Mountains' weekly hikes are hand picked by our hiking guides and environmental educators to get you out on the most beautiful trails at the most scenic..
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Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes

Hike Of The Week: Colorado Trail Camp Hale to Kokomo Pass

Posted by Peter Suneson on Jul 30, 2018 4:08:34 PM
Trail Name: Colorado Trail, Camp Hale to Kokomo Pass Walking Mountains' weekly hikes are hand picked by our hiking guides and environmental educators to get you out on the most beautiful trails at..
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20 Great Adventures: Natural Boat Building

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jul 25, 2018 9:27:47 AM
Summer is in full swing and Coloradoans are flocking to lakes, streams and rivers. If you are one of these people, chances are you have sent leaves, sticks or bark floating downstream. Next time, put..
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Topics: 20 Great Adventures

Hike Of The Week: Notch Mountain

Posted by Peter Suneson on Jul 23, 2018 9:54:52 AM
Trail Name: Notch Mountain Walking Mountains' weekly hikes are hand picked by our hiking guides and environmental educators to get you out on the most beautiful trails at the most scenic time of..
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Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes

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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Topics: Curious Nature

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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Topics: Colorado Road Trips

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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Topics: 20 Great Adventures

The Science Behind Ultraviolet Radiation

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on May 10, 2018 10:15:35 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 Gardening With What You Have

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on May 4, 2018 10:09:28 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

Walking Mountains Breaks Ground on New Borgen Precourt Center for Sustainability

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 19, 2018 3:12:19 PM
On Monday, April 9th, Walking Mountains Science Center broke ground on the Borgen Precourt Center for Sustainability, named to honor two long-time local families who have supported Walking Mountains..
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Topics: Walking Mountains Fundraiser, Our History, Press Release, Center For Sustainability