Walking Mountains Science Center will begin offering free family programs in Gypsum and Dotsero beginning September 25! Families with young children ages 3 to 6 are encouraged to come explore the..
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Topics: Earth Keepers, Press Release
Updated June 2, 2020 Only two months ago the snowpack here in the Eagle River Watershed was sitting just above normal. In the Upper Colorado River watershed as a whole, our snowpack peaked later than..
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Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes
Dr. Kim Langmaid, the Founder and Vice President of Sustainability at Walking Mountains Science Center, has accepted a position as associate professor of sustainability studies at Colorado Mountain..
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Topics: Our History, Press Release
Trail Name: Martin Creek Although days have been remaining hot, cooler morning are a daily reminder that fall is right around the corner. In some of the higher elevations, you can even start to see a..
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Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes
Have you ever wondered why wildlife cross the road and what you can do to help them do it safely? Join Summit County Safe Passages’ partners to learn more about efforts to reconnect important..
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Topics: Volunteers
Trail Name: Mystic Island Mystic Island Lake and Lake Charles offer moderate hikes to a pair of stunning alpine lakes. Accessed from Brush Creek road, near Eagle, these lakes are a slightly farther..
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Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes
Trail Name: Whitney Peak Whitney Peak is an extension of last week’s Hike of the Week on the Seven Sisters Lakes and is one of the best all-around peak hikes in the Eagle River Valley. For those..
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Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes
Trail Name: Seven Sister Lakes There are dozens of stunning alpine lakes to found in the mountains surrounding Vail. The East Vail trails all lead to spectacular destinations, if you can put up with..
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Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes
Trail Name: Machinegun Ridge Alpine flowers are finally coming into their peak in the Eagle River Valley, and there is no better place to find them than Machine Gun Ridge. This moderate hike combines..
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Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes
Slacklining is a sport and art that can be a balance training, recreation, and a moving meditation. It is similar, at first glance, to tightrope walking, and is accomplished by stretching and..
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Topics: The Science Behind Series
Trail Name: Mulhall Lakes Last week found the hiking guides at Walking Mountains Science Center scrambling for a plan B. Our scheduled hike, the ever popular Missouri Lakes Loop, is currently covered..
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Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes
Trail Name: Iron Edge Loop If you had to pick one hike in the Eagle Valley to experience a little of everything our mountains have to offer, the Iron Edge Loop would have to be that hike. Located..
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Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes
