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 Trail Challenge: Animal Tracks

Posted by Nathan Boyer-Rechlin on Apr 21, 2020 10:00:00 AM
As I sit here, just beginning to write this week’s ‘Hike of the Week’, I’m serenaded by the songs of what sounds like at least a dozen birds. I just finished reading an article about mountain lions..
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Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes

STEM at HOME-Outdoor STEM

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 17, 2020 3:00:00 PM
Going stir crazy at home? Starting to feel like a mad scientist? Join us weekly on Fridays for our Walking Mountains’ staff favorite STEM activities. Pick out activities that you can do at home..
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Topics: Family Activities, Kids Activities, STEM

STEM at HOME-Technology

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 10, 2020 4:00:00 PM
Going stir crazy at home? Starting to feel like a mad scientist? Join us weekly on Fridays for our Walking Mountains’ staff favorite STEM activities. Pick out activities that you can do at home..
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Topics: Family Activities, Kids Activities, STEM

STEM at HOME-Engineering

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 3, 2020 2:30:00 PM
Going stir crazy at home? Starting to feel like a mad scientist? Join us weekly on Fridays for our Walking Mountains’ staff favorite STEM activities. Pick out activities that you can do at home..
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Topics: Family Activities, Kids Activities, STEM

Desafio al Aire Libre

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 2, 2020 10:51:00 AM
Mientras practicamos el distanciamiento social durante estos tiempos turbulentos, no debemos dejar de aprender y salir a explorar. Al explorar con los desafíos al aire libre, por favor trate a los..
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Topics: Family Activities, Kids Activities, Backyard Nature Challenge

Responsible Recreation

Posted by Nathan Boyer-Rechlin on Apr 1, 2020 2:37:00 PM
Many of us here in the valley do not need to be told about the mental health benefits of time spent in the wilderness. We live here because we experience it on a daily basis. However, since it is..
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Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes

STEM at HOME-Make a Mess

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 27, 2020 10:48:38 AM
Going stir crazy at home? Starting to feel like a mad scientist? Pick out activities that you can do at home with your elementary and middle school aged students either all at once or pace..
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Topics: Family Activities, Kids Activities, STEM

STEM at HOME-Stuck Inside Science

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 20, 2020 1:00:00 PM
Going stir crazy at home? Starting to feel like a mad scientist? Join us weekly on Fridays for our Walking Mountains’ staff favorite STEM activities. Pick out activities that you can do at home..
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Topics: Family Activities, Kids Activities, STEM

STEM at HOME

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 20, 2020 1:00:00 PM
Going stir crazy at home? Starting to feel like a mad scientist? Join us weekly on Fridays for our Walking Mountains’ staff favorite STEM activities. Pick out activities that you can do at home..
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Topics: Family Activities, Kids Activities, STEM

Backyard Nature Challenge!

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 17, 2020 1:45:00 PM
As we practice social distancing during turbulent times, we shouldn't stop learning and exploring. When exploring through the Backyard Nature Challenges, please treat humans like wildlife... give..
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Topics: Family Activities, Kids Activities, Backyard Nature Challenge

Walking Mountains Science Center is Closed Until Further Notice

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 13, 2020 2:08:00 PM
Walking Mountains Science Center COVID-19 Update **For the latest developments in eagle county visit ecemergency.org** Avon, CO (March 13, 2020) - To proactively protect staff, volunteers and..
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Topics: Our History, Press Release

Snowshoe Of The Week: Full Moon Snowshoe

Posted by Nathan Boyer-Rechlin on Mar 3, 2020 10:40:00 AM
Another month, another full moon! (funny how that works). This Sunday, March 8th, Walking Mountains Science Center will be hosting our final Full Moon Experience snowshoe, the third in our winter..
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Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes