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

Transforming Students Attitudes With Natural Science Education

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jan 31, 2017 12:07:44 PM
As a young adult I loved movies about high school. The exaggerated caricatures of the “jock” the “mean girl” and the “nerd” were just familiar enough to relate to the characters from my own school..
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Topics: School Programs

The Science Behind Avalanches

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jan 8, 2017 1:39:40 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

Eagle County Collaboration Creates 100 Acre Conservation Easement at Walking Mountains

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jan 4, 2017 11:59:25 PM
In a place where adventure and learning never hibernate, you can add land preservation to that list. On Tuesday, December 20th, Walking Mountains Science Center purchased five acres of land next to..
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Topics: Our History, Press Release

The Science Behind Honey Bees

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Dec 7, 2016 11:30:25 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

Work Worth Doing - Natural Resource Internship in Colorado

Posted by Walking Mountains on Dec 1, 2016 1:41:15 AM
“Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”—Theodore Roosevelt
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Topics: School Programs, Internship

Vail Backcountry Snowshoe Tours Start December 1st

Posted by Walking Mountains on Nov 24, 2016 1:59:05 AM
You may not be digging out your house or car just yet, but the snow has finally arrived and that means it’s once again time to hit the trails! Back after an exceptional inaugural season, the snowshoe..
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Topics: Snowshoe, Press Release

Walking Mountains Science Center Annual Report

Posted by Walking Mountains on Nov 16, 2016 1:09:32 PM
Dear Friends,
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Topics: Walking Mountains Fundraiser, Press Release

The Science Behind Nature Photography

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Nov 9, 2016 2:45:17 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

The Science Behind Neurology

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Oct 11, 2016 3:00:41 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

Fright at The Museum - Walking Mountains Gone Mad!

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 3, 2016 4:25:55 PM
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Topics: Walking Mountains Fundraiser

Walking Mountains Science Center's STEM Program Receives National Accreditation

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 30, 2016 10:44:54 AM
Walking Mountains Science Center’s STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Leadership Academy has been recognized by Change the Equation as an accomplished STEM program. Change the..
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Topics: School Programs, STEM

Walking Mountains Science Center Preparing for Fall Colors Guided Hikes on the Hiking Trails!

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 14, 2016 11:24:31 AM
Walking Mountains Science Center traveled over 300 miles showcasing the amazing local forests and trail systems to hundreds of visitors this summer. They had so much fun exploring with guests, they..
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Topics: Backcountry Hikes