Walking Mountains Blog

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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Topics: Hike Of The Week

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

Take an Audio Tour of the Wilderness Surrounding I70

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Aug 6, 2018 3:50:30 AM
For over a decade, a team including biologists from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the US Forest Service, and environmental non-profit Rocky Mountain Wild, has studied the movements of wildlife on..
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Topics: Curious Nature

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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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

The Science Behind Sound with Bravo!

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jul 11, 2018 12:43:27 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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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

Check out a free Family Adventure Pack from Walking Mountains and the Library District

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jun 28, 2018 3:40:18 PM
Colorado, particularly the Vail Valley, is known for its winters. The snow allows us to zoom down the slopes, and the White River National Forest mountain ranges look especially dramatic in white...
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Topics: Family Activities, Kids Activities

20 Great Adventures: Family Camping

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jun 20, 2018 12:00:00 PM
The snow is finally melting out of the higher elevations, and the backcountry is beginning to fill up with families and individuals ready to explore new and favorite haunts once again. That’s right:..
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Topics: 20 Great Adventures

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