4 Minute Read Picture yourself standing in the shade of orchards lined with perfect rows of grapevines. The late afternoon sun is peering over the mountains, warming grapes as it highlights their deep jewel tones. The air smells clean and fresh as you inhale and relax. You’re surrounded by friends…
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3 Minute Read When you’re hiking through the woods on top of the world’s largest flat-top mountain, the Grand Mesa National Forest, listen carefully for snapping branches in the distance. Keep your eyes peeled for lumbering beasts moving amongst the trees. The dense pine forests and aspen groves…
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3 Minute Read When President Taft signed the bill designating Colorado National Monument over 100 years ago in 1911, John Otto made the first ascent of Independence Monument. Once John summited, he committed to continue this feat every 4th of July. Otto would make the trek up the 450-foot fin to…
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3 Minute Read Within just 20 minutes from Downtown Grand Junction, two pristine canyon trails can be found in the Bangs Canyon Recreation Area. The Mica Mine Trail and the Rough Canyon Trail start from the same trailhead and share the first little section of the trail before separating and offering…
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6 Minute Read No visit to Grand Junction would be complete without a trip to its biggest (literally) attraction: Grand Mesa. This distinctive formation, with its flat top and steep cliff sides, covers hundreds of square miles. It’s the largest flat-top mountain in the world — and, consequently, is…
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