6 Minute Read When people think of Grand Junction, they often conjure up images of mountain biking, canyon hiking, and rock-climbing excursions. Yet for those interested in an out-of-this-world experience, there’s a reason to venture outdoors after dark. Celestial bodies can be seen year-round in…
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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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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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6 Minute Read Mesa County is the fourth largest county in Colorado, by land mass, and is 76 percent public land, so wildlife has the benefit of roaming free without being nudged out by urban sprawl, like much of the state. Grand Junction is located in Mesa County and is populated with numerous…
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6 Minute Read Colorado is known for mud season, the season where winter winds down and spring hasn’t quite taken hold yet. However, Grand Junction, on the western side of the state, launches right into the spring season starting the first week of March! Tulips and daffodils are already growing above…
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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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3 Minute Read 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…
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5 Minute Read Colorado’s scenic terrain invites exploration beyond the pavement, and in Grand Junction, more than 1.6 million acres of public land make off-roading easy. Grand Junction is open to all kinds of off-highway vehicles (OHVs) like side-by-sides, also known as RZRs, dirtbikes, snowmobiles…
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Spring break is right around the corner, so we’ve curated a kid-approved Grand Junction itinerary. There’s no need for a packed schedule or long drives between activities because Grand Junction makes it convenient and easy for the whole family to have fun. Experience a thrilling race around the…
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6 Minute Read You don’t need a holiday to escape with your special someone! Celebrate your relationship in Grand Junction, CO, where unhurried moments meet unforgettable adventures. We’ve curated the perfect itinerary for your romantic retreat—explore rugged terrain on ATVs, unwind during a guided…
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