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

Walking Mountains Awards 2017 Volunteer of the Year

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Feb 1, 2018 1:40:11 AM
For 20 years, Walking Mountains Science Center has enjoyed dedicated and crucial community support; the majority of their programs are offered for free or at low cost due to the generosity of private..
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Topics: Volunteers, Press Release, Awards

GOCO Awards $1.4 Million to Increase Outdoor Recreation Opportunities in the Eagle River Valley

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Dec 18, 2017 11:43:08 AM
On Friday, the Great Outdoor Colorado (GOCO) Board awarded an Inspire Initiative grant of $1,412,710 to the Eagle Valley Outdoor Movement (EVOM), a coalition led by Walking Mountains Science Center..
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Topics: Press Release, Eagle Valley Outdoor Movement, Awards

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

Walking Mountains Science Center Earns 2015 Best Place to Work

Posted by Walking Mountains on May 17, 2016 3:30:23 PM
Nature Nerds Unite! At Walking Mountains Science Center, ‘Nature Nerd’ is a term of endearment. This honor is only given to their most respected staff who are ready to awaken a sense of wonder in..
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Topics: Press Release, Awards

Walking Mountains Sustainability's Melissa Kirr Awarded the Vail Centre For Sustainability Torch Award

Posted by Walking Mountains on Dec 9, 2015 1:56:42 AM
We are pleased to honor Melissa Kirr with the inaugural Vail Centre for Sustainability Torch Award. The Vail Centre Torch Awards celebrate those who exemplify our mission, Inspiration in Action, and..
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Topics: Press Release, Awards

Walking Mountains ReBRAND Internationally Recognized

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 13, 2011 2:29:28 PM
Recently Allegory Studios, our marketing partner, was awarded huge accolades for the Walking Mountains 2010 rebranding campaign. They have worked hard on the effort and we are thrilled to see them..
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Topics: Our History, Press Release, Awards

Walking Mountains Campus Gets Recognition from Interior Design Magazine

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 8, 2011 9:52:45 AM
Interior Design Magazine recently highlighted the new Buck Creek Campus as part of their March "positivity issue". Calling attention to sustainability and the Agrarian architecture, this is a big..
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Topics: Our History, Awards