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

Hike Of The Week: Brown's Loop Yeoman Park East Brush Creek

Posted by Peter Suneson on Oct 2, 2018 1:00:16 PM
Trail Name: Brown's Loop Yeoman Park Campground Near Eagle 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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20 Great Adventures: Geocaching

Posted by Jaymee Squires on Sep 26, 2018 4:06:46 PM
Have you ever felt the excitement of a treasure hunt? A true mysterious treasure hunt, where you unravel clues and decipher codes to find an unknown bounty? Many of us haven’t searched for treasure..
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Topics: 20 Great Adventures

Hike Of The Week: Whitney Lake

Posted by Peter Suneson on Sep 18, 2018 9:26:57 AM
Trail Name: Whitney Lake 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 year...
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The Farm at Knapp Ranch & Chef Kelly Liken Raise nearly $40,000 For Walking Mountains

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Sep 17, 2018 10:09:06 AM
The generosity found in the Eagle Valley from our donors and the community never fails to amaze us here at Walking Mountains. It is through our donors, and people just like you, that we are able to..
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Topics: Walking Mountains Fundraiser

Jane Goodall's Legacy Beyond Apes

Posted by Lizzy Owens on Sep 10, 2018 3:01:39 AM
She is an icon in so many ways, with a recognizable image: dressed in olive green or khaki with her grey hair pulled back into a ponytail, she sits with a chimpanzee. You know Jane Goodall, but what..
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Topics: Curious Nature

Hike Of The Week: Red and White Mountain

Posted by Peter Suneson on Sep 5, 2018 12:54:15 PM
Trail Name: Red & White Mountain via Buck Creek or Wildridge 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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Unwind In Nature With A Forest Bathing Therapy Program

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Sep 5, 2018 12:14:00 PM
Join Walking Mountains Science Center and local Forest Therapy guides for a relaxing and reinvigorating afternoon of making connections and diving in to our senses and natural surroundings. Forest..
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Topics: Backcountry Hikes

The Science Behind Electric Vehicles

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Sep 5, 2018 3:29:23 AM
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

Hiking Through History McCoy Colorado Fossil Beds

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Sep 1, 2018 12:06:00 PM
Join Walking Mountains Science Center and the Eagle County Historical Society for a full day of hiking and history as we explore historic geological sites in the Colorado Rocky Mountains and Eagle..
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Topics: Backcountry Hikes, Hiking Through History

Hike Of The Week: Lonesome Lake Holy Cross Wilderness

Posted by Peter Suneson on Aug 28, 2018 8:52:43 AM
Trail Name: Lonesome Lake 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 year...
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20 Great Adventures: Life is a Picnic

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Aug 23, 2018 12:01:42 PM
When is the last time you took the opportunity to truly relax in nature? With so many abundant recreational activities to take part in in Colorado it can be easy to forget to slow down and enjoy the..
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Hike Of The Week: Gore Lake East Vail Gore Range

Posted by Peter Suneson on Aug 22, 2018 9:19:47 AM
Trail Name: Gore Creek Trail to Gore Lake 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..
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