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

A Taste of Nature is Fast Approaching

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jul 2, 2019 8:30:00 AM
A Taste of Nature, Walking Mountains Science Center’s annual gala, will be held on July 9 with a festive cocktail party and catered dinner under a tent on our beautiful Tang Campus in Avon. This year..
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Hike Of The Week: Stagg Gulch

Posted by Nathan Boyer-Rechlin on Jun 18, 2019 10:00:00 AM
Trail Name: Stagg Gulch With less than a week until the summer solstice, Colorado’s high country remains more reminiscent of January than late June. While our snowpack, currently over 1,000% above..
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Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes

Walking Mountains Guided Vail & Beaver Creek Hiking Schedule

Posted by Walking Mountains on May 15, 2019 9:17:00 AM
Guided Vail Hikes for All Ability Levels Walking Mountains Science Center is excited to announce their 2019 summer & fall guided hiking programs. Now in their sixth year on the trails, Walking..
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Topics: Press Release, Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes

The Science Behind Yoga & Your Life

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 9, 2019 10:00:00 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 Wildlife Closures

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Feb 18, 2019 10:00:00 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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Snowshoe Hike Of The Week: Mayflower Gulch Fremont Pass

Posted by Peter Suneson on Feb 12, 2019 1:42:50 PM
Trail Name: Mayflower Gulch Between Leadville & Copper Mountain Walking Mountains' weekly snowshoe hikes are hand picked by our hiking guides and environmental educators to get you out on the most..
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Topics: Hike Of The Week, Snowshoe Of The Week

The High Country Speaker Series: Rick Spitzer

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 31, 2019 10:00:00 AM
The High Country Speaker Series, a collaboration between the Eagle Valley Library District and Walking Mountains Science Center, kicks off its 2019 schedule of presentations on Thursday, February 7th..
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Snowshoe Hike Of The Week: Avon Colorado Buck Creek Trail

Posted by Peter Suneson on Jan 30, 2019 1:10:03 PM
Trail Name: Buck Creek Trail Walking Mountains' weekly snowshoe 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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A Nonprofit's Guide To Google Ad Grants

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jan 25, 2019 3:08:17 PM
As a nonprofit, you may be aware of Google Ad Grants but not sure how to start. The program provides an unbelievable $120,000 a year in Google Ad space, meaning every non-enrolled 501(c)3 nonprofit..
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The Science Behind Balms & Lotions

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jan 24, 2019 11:15:00 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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Snowshoe Hike Of The Week: Maloit Park Minturn Colorado

Posted by Peter Suneson on Jan 23, 2019 2:23:31 PM
Trail Name: Maloit Park Minturn (various trails available) Walking Mountains' weekly snowshoe hikes are hand picked by our hiking guides and environmental educators to get you out on the most..
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Topics: Hike Of The Week, Snowshoe Of The Week

Snowshoe Hike Of The Week: East Lake Creek Edwards Colorado

Posted by Peter Suneson on Jan 15, 2019 11:42:05 AM
Trail Name: East Lake Creek Walking Mountains' weekly snowshoe 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, Snowshoe Of The Week