Nature Discovery Center

The Nature Discovery Center is operated by Walking Mountains Science Center and offers the following activities: 

Exhibits

Welcome to the region’s highest altitude nature center, with fun exhibits that reveal the wonders of Vail’s wilderness.

Free to visit for all ages. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday-Monday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Free Naturalist Guided Snowshoe Tours

Daily 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. 

Travel by snowshoes on an educational tour through the forests atop Vail Mountain. Learn about winter ecology and animal adaptations as you gaze at majestic alpine views. Please come prepared to spend an hour outside in the winter environment with snow pants, warm hats, gloves and sturdy boots. Snowshoes are provided. Ages 10 and up.

Free Evening Snowshoe Tour

Travel by snowshoe as you learn about the habits of nocturnal animals and other mountain creatures while you experience the distinct calm of the evening forest. Snowshoes are provided. Tours for ages 10 and up. Tuesday-Saturday, 5:30 p.m. (one-hour tour). Reservations required.

For more information call 970.754.4675 or visit WalkingMountains.org.