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

20 Great Adventures: Blind Hike

Posted by Walking Mountains on Dec 26, 2018 9:59:00 AM
When many people go hiking, they might be walking very quickly, with a large group of friends they are chatting with or even carrying a speaker playing music. In those circumstances, it is very..
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Snowshoe Hike Of The Week: Meadow Mountain Minturn

Posted by Peter Suneson on Dec 18, 2018 11:35:35 AM
Trail Name: Meadow Mountain Minturn (Ole Faithful!) Walking Mountains' weekly snowshoe hikes are hand picked by our hiking guides and environmental educators to get you out on the most beautiful..
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Topics: Hike Of The Week, Snowshoe Of The Week

Snowshoe Hike Of The Week: Colorado Trail Tennessee Pass

Posted by Peter Suneson on Dec 11, 2018 8:59:23 AM
Trail Name: The Colorado Trail at Tennessee Pass Walking Mountains' weekly snowshoe hikes are hand picked by our hiking guides and environmental educators to get you out on the most beautiful trails..
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Snowshoe Hike Of The Week: Avon Colorado Overlook Trail

Posted by Peter Suneson on Dec 4, 2018 10:30:22 AM
Trail Name: Avon Overlook 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..
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Snowshoe Hike Of The Week: Stagg Gulch Edwards Colorado

Posted by Peter Suneson on Nov 26, 2018 1:11:39 PM
Trail Name: Stagg Gulch via Squaw Creek, Cordillera Walking Mountains' weekly snowshoe hikes are hand picked by our hiking guides and environmental educators to get you out on the most beautiful..
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Science Behind Winter Weather And Climate with Dr. Jon Kedrowski

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Nov 22, 2018 3:46:00 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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20 Great Adventures: Making Forts

Posted by Jaymee Squires on Nov 20, 2018 12:44:00 PM
Now that you’ve spent most of the year having outdoor adventures with us, you’ve probably found one or more special places to enjoy. Want to make them even more special? Try building a fort in your..
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Science Behind Weather

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Nov 12, 2018 10:55:00 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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Hike Of The Week: Mackenzie Gulch Sylvan Lake

Posted by Peter Suneson on Oct 23, 2018 9:59:40 AM
Trail Name: Mackenzie Gulch Sylvan Lake West Brush Creek Road Walking Mountains' weekly hikes are hand picked by our hiking guides and environmental educators to get you out on the most beautiful..
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20 Great Adventures: Map Making With Kids

Posted by Jaymee Squires on Oct 20, 2018 12:17:00 PM
Last year, my young cousin visited me on his way driving from New York to Los Angeles. He explained that they would be driving to Salt Lake City after leaving my house. “Why Salt Lake City?” I asked...
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Hike Of The Week: Martin Creek Minturn

Posted by Peter Suneson on Oct 9, 2018 9:18:09 AM
Trail Name: Martin Creek, Minturn 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..
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The Science Behind Permaculture

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Oct 3, 2018 4:35:55 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