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

970.827.9725
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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.
970.754.4675
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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
970.479.2291
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Backcountry Hiking in Vail with Walking Mountains

Hiking on Mountains, with Walking Mountains in Vail

Posted by Peter Suneson on Sep 23, 2014 3:31:41 PM
When I learned that my duties th Sunesonis summer primarily revolved around guiding backcountry hikes throughout the Eagle Valley I was stunned. Not that I’d be waking up at 5 o’clock in the morning..
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Topics: Backcountry Hikes

The Science Behind Perfume

The Science Behind Perfume

Posted by Walking Mountains on May 2, 2014 12:37:14 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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Topics: The Science Behind Series

The Science Behind Papermaking

The Science Behind Papermaking

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 6, 2013 2:44:22 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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National Forest Service High School Research Projects with Walking Mountains Science Center

Forest Service Research Project Offers College Credits and Paid Internship in Vail

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 19, 2013 9:46:52 AM
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Topics: Employment, Environmental Education, Internship

The Science Behind Container Gardening

The Science Behind Container Gardening

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 9, 2013 8:33:41 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

Stem Cell Treatment for Joint Pain

The Science Behind Stem Cell Treatment for Joint Pain

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 8, 2013 12:31:45 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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Topics: The Science Behind Series

Wildflowers in Colorado and Vail on Shrine Mountain

Wildflowers on Shrine Mountain

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jun 27, 2012 2:37:38 AM
Beautiful moment captured by Walking Mountains Naturalist Theresa O'Halloran.
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Topics: Curious Nature, Wildflower Update

How to Make Solar Oven S'mores

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jun 18, 2012 3:11:10 PM
Get out there and put some of these super CO rays to use with a fireless (yet delicious) version of s'mores. Let the energy of the sun cook your food - this solar oven will heat to about 200 degrees..
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Topics: Family Activities, Kids Activities

Help the US Forest Service with important field research and conservation efforts

Forest Service Research Project Offers College Credits and Paid Internship For Colorado High School Students

Posted by Walking Mountains on May 21, 2012 4:11:52 PM
High school students in Eagle County have a fun and exciting opportunity to learn outdoors while being paid and receiving college credit this summer. With funding from the National Forest Foundation..
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Topics: Employment, Internship

River Dynamics and Rafting

The Science Behind River Dynamics and Rafting

Posted by Walking Mountains on May 8, 2012 9:54:01 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

Mountain Lion Mural at Walking Mountains Science Center

Nature Nook Mural Update

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 27, 2011 9:10:28 AM
More nature nook mural photos - hope you all are enjoying this process as much as we are! We continue progress to build and open our new Avon Tang Buck Creek Campus for Walking Mountains Science..
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Topics: Our History

The Beaver Experience at Walking Mountains Science Center

Nature Nook at Walking Mountains Science Center Begins to Take Shape

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 25, 2011 3:32:27 PM
We are so exited to see the Nature Nook taking shape on campus. While the exhibits are well underway and being built in Denver, our resident painter, Mickey, is painting murals so fast we can..
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Topics: Our History

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