Winter nights in Grand Junction offer a wide range of stargazing experiences. The crisp, clear air creates the perfect canvas for the stars to shine their brightest, painting the night sky with breathtaking clarity. Winter’s stunning constellations step into the spotlight—Orion’s Belt, the Pleiades…
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While hiking and biking are two of the most common ways to experience the unique beauty of Grand Junction’s epic natural landscapes, there are also a handful of off-road trails that are Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) and Jeep-friendly. These trails offer a one-of-a-kind experience, that allows…
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During cold weather months, hiking doesn’t stop atop the Grand Mesa — all you need to explore its quiet, snow-covered groves is a pair of snowshoes and a thirst for adventure. Amateur and seasoned snowshoers love to hike virtually anywhere cross-country skiers explore, including the groomed GMNC…
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The Grand Mesa is famous for Powderhorn Mountain Resort and its extensive trail network for winter sports, but this Colorado gem is also home to a more clandestine form of the sport. Backcountry skiing has quickly become the fastest-growing segment in the ski and snowboarding industry, making it a…
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9 Minute Read Grand Junction is the Colorado you expect, especially in the winter season. No crowds, affordable, friendly locals, and a variety of outdoor activities from mild to wild. One of the many unique attributes of a Grand Junction winter is that you can enjoy all the snow sports you expect…
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You'd be mistaken if you expect fall in Grand Junction to feel like it does in other states – or even elsewhere in Colorado. We hope you aren’t attached to chilly temperatures, cloudy skies or rainy weather because the average October daytime high is 67 - 70 degrees and evenings are comfortably…
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Grand Junction is surrounded by majestic beauty that is unique to Colorado and is famous for the one and only, Nature's Trifecta, which is a combination of three contrasting and unique geographical landscapes that can't be found anywhere else in the world! They include Colorado National Monument…
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Grand Junction is famous for the one and only, Nature's Trifecta, which is a combination of three contrasting and unique geographical landscapes that can't be found anywhere else in the world! They include Colorado National Monument, known as the mini Grand Canyon; the Grand Mesa, the largest…
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The largest flat-top mountain in the world, the Grand Mesa, offers cool temperatures and striking mountain scenery reflected elegantly in the calm waters of the alpine lakes. Standing at 11,000 feet above sea level, the Grand Mesa National Forest is chock-full of hundreds of hiking trails – most of…
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Grand Junction offers an array of outdoor activities that are fun for both your furry friend and yourself – making it the perfect pet-friendly weekend getaway. As one of Colorado’s most pet-friendly places to visit, Grand Junction has a plethora of lodging options and outdoor dining patios that…
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