In 2026, two historic milestones converge. The United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, known as the U.S. Semiquincentennial. At the same time, Colorado celebrates 150 years of statehood, known as Colorado’s Sesqui-centennial. Combined, the two…
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In Grand Junction, art doesn’t stay behind gallery doors. It lines downtown sidewalks in more than 115 sculptures, spins on pottery wheels, and fills stages that have welcomed audiences for more than a century. Generations of artists, performers, and makers shaped this creative spirit—and it’s yours…
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Every family travels differently—and even under one roof, nobody quite agrees on what makes a great vacation. One person wants to race go-karts. Another could spend hours flipping through a record bin. Someone is after museums and history, while someone else is already asking where to find the best…
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4 Minute Read In 2026, two historic milestones converge. The United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, known as the U.S. Semiquincentennial. At the same time, Colorado celebrates 150 years of statehood, known as Colorado’s Sesqui-centennial. Combined, the…
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8 Minute Read The Grand Junction area is rich with culinary history and agricultural roots. The region’s agricultural story began in the early 1880s, when irrigation enabled farming. In 1883, William Edgar Pabor planted apples, pears, peaches, cherries, plums, and grapes after recognizing the area’s…
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10 Minute Read Left Photo by: Visit Grand Junction Middle Photo by: @kore_mary Right Photo by: @kashmereaf Grand Junction is framed by three natural wonders, all within one hour of Downtown. Colorado National Monument’s towering red rock canyons are known as the mini-Grand Canyon. The Grand Mesa is…
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