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Aspen Center for Environmental Studies

100 Puppy Smith Street, Aspen, CO 81611
970 925-5756
Ranked #16 of 61 attractions in Aspen
4.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites
Owner description: The Hallam Lake Nature Preserve, a wild place in the heart of Aspen, features an Environmental Learning Center, resident birds of prey, an indoor...... more » Owner description: The Hallam Lake Nature Preserve, a wild place in the heart of Aspen, features an Environmental Learning Center, resident birds of prey, an indoor trout stream, a nature trail loop, bird watching, a naturalist on site, and programs all year round. Free to visit! « less
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aspen, co
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

for the children, special programs all year long and a lovely walk around the lake. More

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Mapleton, Illinois
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2012

Probably not the original purpose of the organization but has been reworked to convince the public that the age of the dinosaurs was a 100 million year fluke and the true temperature of the earth should be what's its been since man's been in Aspen. 20,000 years ago it was covered in ice. Then came the cars and now it... More

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Aspen, Colorado
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41 reviews 41 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012

WCT is an experience. It's about the people and the good food and the history of the place. Hunter Thompson, John Denver, and so many other dead and living celebrities loved the place. I always feel at home there...but then, I'm a local. More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012

This was a wonderful guide that a few of my friends and i were able to do. Our guide was very informative. Remember to bring snow boots - they provide the snow shoes but you should wear snowboots and snow gear. More

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Houston, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

We did a snow shoe tour with the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies and had a great time. The tour would be do-able for all fitness levels. The staff was very knowledgeable and the views were spectacular. This is a great way for the non-skiers/snow boarders (or those who wore themselves out their first day out) to participate in the... More

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Denver, Colorado
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2011

We took the kids and they loved the exhibits. It's small compared to a big urban museum, but it is a lovely way to enjoy getting to know the ecosystem of the rocky mountains. We walked from our hotel and brought a picnic lunch with us. And the kids raved about it as much as the skiing. More

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georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 26, 2010
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We attended the naturalist slide show on bears one evening while we were in Snowmass skiing. We took the shuttle bus which was very convenient. The presentation was wonderful and informative and one of the highlights of our trip. A nice (free) evening of enrichment. I just checked their website and was dissappointed to see that the programs do not... More

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