Click here to view the full article on National Geographic. *It's a free article; all you need to do is enter your email address. Erin Gifford, a writer, highlighted Grand Junction in the article "Ride the Rails, then the Trails—These 8 Stunning Bike Routes are Reachable by Train". The article…
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Photo by: Ray Mathis 6 Minute Read One of the most beautiful stretches of land in the world, Colorado National Monument is comprised of more than 20,500 acres of high desert looming over the Colorado River just a few miles from Downtown Grand Junction. Teeming with mind-boggling rock formations, a…
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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 potential for…
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Photo by: Esther Shapiro 5 Minute Read Grand Junction is a perfect outdoor playground for recreation enthusiasts, surrounded by over 1.5 million acres of public land, towering red rock canyons, winding rivers, and wide-open landscapes. Additionally, one can enjoy a calm float on a paddleboard down…
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Photo by: Karyll Gonzalez Grand Junction is where vibrant music, farm-fresh cuisine and a lively art scene converge with countless outdoor adventures. Here, alpine terrain meets dramatic high desert. Powerful rivers course through verdant valleys, and opportunities for embracing the vast wilderness…
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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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In Grand Junction, spring arrives earlier than the rest of Colorado. By the second week of March, tulips and daffodils are already in full bloom, adding vibrant color to the landscape while many mountain towns are still thawing from the winter. Meander through downtown to admire more than 115…
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We have exciting news! Grand Junction has made the FINALIST list for Parade’s America’s Favorite Small Towns award, which is a nationwide competition celebrating small towns and America’s 250 th anniversary! The award is presented by Parade and Steller and honors towns with populations under 250,000…
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5 Minute Read Grand Junction, CO, makes it easy for you to quiet your mind and be intentional in every moment. Bathe in the glow of a golden sunset as red-rock canyons surround you, let the sounds of birdsong lull you into tranquility along riverside trails, journal with a warm latte, spark…
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25 Minute Read Grand Junction isn't just another mountain town in Colorado. It's a unique convergence of natural wonders unlike anywhere else in the world. Picture a landscape sculpted by billions of years of erosion that has carved intricate canyons and arches that pierce the sky. Over 10 million…
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