We have exciting news! Grand Junction is in the running for Parade’s America’s Favorite Small Towns award, which is a nationwide competition created to celebrate America’s 250 th Birthday! The award is presented by Parade and Steller, honoring towns with populations under 250,000. How you can help…
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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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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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2 Minute Read Winter’s snow may alter Colorado’s terrain, but it doesn’t bring hiking to a halt, especially in Grand Junction. Mild winter days with average high temperatures of 39 degrees Fahrenheit in January and 46 degrees Fahrenheit in February open the door to sunlit trails and majestic…
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4 Minute Read In honor of the holidays, Visit Grand Junction’s Volunteer Ambassadors and Staff have brought you some of their favorite recipes that they make this time of the year. Most of these recipes have been handed down from generation to generation. Try the easy potato soup recipe that has…
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Click here to view the full article on AFAR. Bailey Berg, a travel writer, featured Grand Junction in the article "How to Avoid the Crowds in Colorado’s Ski Towns—From Aspen to Quiet Mountain Resorts". The article mentions Grand Junction, Powderhorn Mountain Resort, the Grand Mesa, Chef Josh…
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New Year’s Eve in Grand Junction brings elevated dining, live music, and festive celebrations to welcome 2026. From a retro dance party to a slope-side torchlit parade or a sophisticated evening of art to an indulgent multi-course meal, Grand Junction is ready to welcome 2026 in style. 1. Cheer at…
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Photo by: Ryan Riesterer Click here to view the full segment from The Weather Channel. Alex Howard, editorial director at Lonely Planet, highlighted Grand Junction in the segment "Best OffBeat Winter Destinations Across The Country". The segment mentions Grand Junction, Colorado, and…
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The holidays are here and Grand Junction is sending you warm, joyful wishes for the season! We’ve paired three iconic landscapes and Downtown with after-adventure rewards to give you extra incentive to check Nature’s Trifecta off of your bucket list. And when it comes to refueling, locals know best…
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Click here to listen to the full podcast episode on Untethered & Wanderwise. Heide Brandes, a co-host for Untethered & Wanderwise, featured Grand Junction in the episode "Why Grand Junction Should Be Your Next Adventure Hidden Gem Destination". The episode mentions the Colorado River, Gunnison…
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