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

Fresh off the Trail: Wild Blue Flax Wildflower Sighting

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jun 22, 2017 3:42:20 PM
Wild Blue Flax, Adenolinim lewisii, can be seen growing in dry, open environments like the first couple miles of all the trails in East Vail. Look for the blue-purple flowers on thin, grass-like..
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Topics: Wildflower Update, Fresh Off The Trail

Fresh off the Trail: Fairy Slipper Wildflower Sighting

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jun 15, 2017 4:48:05 AM
Welcome to the first installment of Walking Mountains Science Center’s Blooming Blog! Check back throughout the season to find out what is blooming where and what elevation and trails have the most..
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Topics: Wildflower Update, Fresh Off The Trail

Support Walking Mountains

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on May 19, 2017 3:48:01 AM
Walking Mountains Science Center is proud to be the leading education and environmental stewardship resource for the Eagle Valley, serving more than 90,000 people annually through an array of..
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Topics: Walking Mountains Fundraiser

Vail Nature Center Hiking Schedule Announced

Posted by Walking Mountains on May 17, 2017 12:12:35 PM
Walking Mountains Science Center and the Vail Recreation District are thrilled to announce the summer hiking schedule with added trails, more peaks, and even more fun and learning on our public..
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Topics: Vail Nature Center, Backcountry Hikes

Beth Markham Wins 2016 VVP Young Professional of the Year

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on May 16, 2017 3:04:16 AM
Walking Mountains Science Center is proud to have Beth Markham, a long-time employee and contributor to be named the 2016 Young Professional of the Year at the Vail Valley Partnership Success Awards..
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Topics: Awards

Walking Mountains Science Center Earns Fifth Straight Coveted 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 27, 2017 11:16:22 AM
Walking Mountains Science Center, a local nonprofit founded in 1998 that focuses on natural science and sustainability education, recently earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s..
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Topics: Walking Mountains Fundraiser, Press Release, Awards

Eagle Valley Outdoor Movement Applies for GOCO Funding

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 12, 2017 2:15:10 AM
Students from Battle Mountain High School crowd around a tripod. The sun is setting and the temperature has dropped two-fold in the last hour, but they will have to withstand the cold a little..
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Topics: Press Release, Eagle Valley Outdoor Movement

The Science Behind Barbecue and Smoking with Moe’s Original Bar-B-Que

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 6, 2017 12:33:54 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

Science Questions Answered by Girls In Science Students!

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 4, 2017 2:18:01 AM
More than ever, people claim to know a lot more than they do. Google has become a verb synonymous with looking up unknown information and Wikipedia is now the encyclopedia of choice for quick..
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Topics: Girls in Science, School Programs

Unique Outdoor Internship Opportunities for High School Students

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 29, 2017 2:04:56 AM
Do you have a high school student with no plans for this summer? Do you want to get them out of the house, off their various screens, and gaining valuable outdoor work and internship experience while..
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Topics: Employment, Internship

The Science Behind Medicinal Herbs with Briana Wiles

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 9, 2017 11:04:20 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

Outdoor Summer Science Camps Inspire Colorado Children

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 1, 2017 11:47:05 AM
“Again, again!” cried Daniel as he was lifted from the ground and gently placed on the other side of Eby Creek. The makeshift bridge over the water had been washed away by a recent storm, and our..
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Topics: Vail Summer Camps