Walking Mountains

🌞 Your summer stop for nature, discovery, and adventure!

Come explore the beauty of the Vail Valley and visit us at one of our two locations in Avon or Vail. From scenic trails and mountain views to hands-on nature experiences, there’s always something new to discover. 🌿

📍 Avon Campus
Monday–Saturday
8:30 AM–4:00 PM

📍 Nature Discovery Center
Wednesday–Sunday
10:00 AM–3:00 PM
🚡 Located at the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola (Epic Pass/Scenic Pass required)

Make the most of your summer adventures, stop by and explore with us today!

Learn more at walkingmountains.org

🌿GO WILD this summer with Walking Mountains! ☀️

Your next outdoor adventure is waiting! From easy nature walks to backcountry exploration, we have programs for all ages and experience levels. Come explore, learn, and connect with nature all summer long.

🥾 Backcountry Hikes | Fridays at 9am

🌲Walking Mountains Avon Campus
Nature Walks in Avon | Mon-Sat at 11am
Bird Walks in Avon | Mon-Wed at 8:30 am

🏔️Nature Discovery Center
Easy Nature Hikes | Wed-Sun at 1pm
Moderate Nature Hikes | Wed-Sun at 10:30 am

🐛Early Childhood Programs
Earthkeepers in Eagle | 1st & 3rd Monday of the month at 10:15 am
Earthkeepers in Avon | Fridays at 10 am
Nature Tykes in Gypsum | Fridays at 10:15 am
Nature Tykes in Avon | Tuesdays at 10 am

For full details & registration visit walkingmountains.org/summer.

After 3 weeks of training, the Youth Programs educator team is ready for the start of the Summer Camp season tomorrow!! 🌞

As school comes to an end and summer adventures are upon us, we want to express our gratitude for an amazing 2025/2026 school year. During field science programs, Youth Programs hosted over 4,231 students from Eagle County and beyond! Thank you to all the schools, teachers, and students who visited us this year.

Special shout out to ECCA 4th graders and SCCS 3rd graders for being awesome during our Mountain Explorers overnight programs at our Sweetwater Campus!💫

We can't wait for school programs to start again in the Fall but are thrilled to start Summer Camps next week!🎉

Nature Play Starts This Summer! 🌿☀️

Give your little one a summer filled with wonder, exploration, and outdoor discovery. Our early childhood programs help young explorers build confidence, spark curiosity, and develop a lifelong love of nature through hands-on adventures, sensory play, and unforgettable outdoor experiences.

Registration is open! Visit https://www.walkingmountains.org/kids-and-family-programs/ to learn more and sign up.

Eagle County Bike to Work Day 2026: Your Ultimate Guide — Eagle Valley Trail Join Eagle County on June 24 for Bike to Work Day 2026! Read this blog post to discover station locations, download Sole Power Plus, and how to celebrate Bike to Work Month this June.

☀️ The dream team has arrived! 🏔️

Meet the passionate, adventurous, and nature-loving staff behind Walking Mountains Summer Camp. These educators are ready to guide campers through a summer of creek splashes, trail discoveries, wildlife encounters, new friendships, and plenty of mountain magic.

We can’t wait to share the faces behind the fun—stay tuned for staff spotlights all summer long!

🌿 Adventure starts here.
💚 Learning happens everywhere.