Natural science education, summer camps, hiking, snowshoe tours and things to do in the Eagle River Valley and Vail, Colorado.

Colorado Hut Trip For Kids at Summer Camp

Why Kids Love Hut Trips

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Aug 2, 2016 1:00:05 AM

If you can, think back to the first time you spent the night at a 10th Mountain Division Hut. If you were anything like me, you were incredibly excited! Remember that special awe you had overlooking..

Topics: Family Activities, Kids Activities, Vail Summer Camps

Fun With Sunlight

Posted by Jaymee Squires on Jul 9, 2012 5:04:00 PM

Have you ever left clothing or colored paper out in the sunlight?I once left a dark blue skirt on the backseat of my car for several weeks (yes, I know, I should clean out my car more often). When I..

Topics: Family Activities, Kids Activities

How to Make Solar Oven S'mores

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jun 18, 2012 3:11:10 PM

Get out there and put some of these super CO rays to use with a fireless (yet delicious) version of s'mores. Let the energy of the sun cook your food - this solar oven will heat to about 200 degrees..

Topics: Family Activities, Kids Activities

Geocaching - You're Never Too Old to Play!

Posted by Jaymee Squires on Jun 5, 2012 2:02:41 AM

Have you ever gone on a treasure hunt?

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Sprouts for Sprouts: Kids Gardening Activity

Posted by Walking Mountains on May 29, 2012 9:01:02 AM

Kids love to garden. There’s something exciting and amazing about watching a green plant spring forth from a seed. The paradox is that kids also typically don’t have a lot of patience. “Now what?” is..

Topics: Family Activities, Kids Activities

Halloween Activities for the Entire Family with Walking Mountains Science Center

Fun Halloween Games and Crafts from Nat Geo!

Posted by Walking Mountains on Oct 31, 2011 3:13:13 PM

Happy Halloween! Have fun with these kid-friendly Halloween Games and Crafts from National Geographic!

Topics: Family Activities

Outdoor Activities for Kids in Vail

Posted by Walking Mountains on Jun 13, 2011 10:40:01 AM

As summertime finally settles in the Vail Valley our temperate weather is the perfect excuse to get the kids outdoors (not to mention the loads of fun you will have!). Here's a compilation of..

Topics: Family Activities, Kids Activities