4 Minute Read While Colorado is not particularly known for its fruit production, Grand Junction is the exception. With hundreds of acres of peach, apricot, apple, cherry and pear orchards, this high-desert destination on the western side of the state is considered the fruit capital of Colorado. The…
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Click here to see Grand Junction listed as a top winter getaway. Grand Junction, Colorado Don’t overlook this hub on the west edge of the state—home to the world’s largest flat-top mountain, the Grand Mesa. Adrenaline junkies can enjoy downhill skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and more…
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Click here to learn more about why Grand Junction is a top travel destination. Travel Lemming published an online article titled "50 Best Places to Travel in 2023". Only two destinations in Colorado were mentioned - Grand Junction and Crested Butte. Publish Date: November 15, 2022 Photo By:…
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6 Minute Read Unlike other parts of Colorado, Grand Junction and its neighboring state, Utah, hold onto warm weather activities year-round. From hiking in national parks to OHVing, the temperate climate is perfect for exploring both areas in the winter months. Rattlesnake Canyon Arches National…
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3 Minute Read One of the many benefits of working for the City of Grand Junction is the opportunity to make a positive impact within your own hometown. City Planning supervisor, Felix Landry, has lived and worked in Grand Junction for less than a year and a half and he has already seen the…
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10 Minute Read There is no other place in Colorado where you experience the intersection of so many prized ecosystems. Mountains. Rivers. Canyons. Lakes. High Desert. Forests. For people who define themselves by the amount of time they spend outdoors, this is their mecca. So check out this bucket…
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4 Minute Read Colorado is known for its spectacular nature, and one of the most iconic elements of that nature is wildflowers. Spring and summer in Colorado bring a beautiful and diverse variety of native flowers, largely driven by the state’s differences in elevation and climate. The best way to…
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4 Minute Read Located 5 miles from Downtown Grand Junction, Colorado National Monument is a hiker’s paradise. This stunning terrain and scenery combine with perfect fall weather to make this an ideal playground for hikers and adventurers. It’s significantly less crowded than other areas like the…
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4 Minute Read Colorado is home to some of the best hiking opportunities in the world, with visitors flocking to the region every year to experience the rugged, spectacular landscapes of the American West. With 76% of the Grand Junction area being public land, crowds are never an issue. The Western…
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3 Minute Read When it comes to off-roading or mountain bike trails in Grand Junction, there is a massive amount to choose from and the trail connectivity is bar none. You might be surprised by this, but the OHV crowd and the mountain bike enthusiasts in Western Colorado get along marvelously! In…
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