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 potential for…
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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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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 the ground…
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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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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 west of Grand Junction. Teeming with mind-boggling rock formations, a vast range of wildlife and hypnotizing…
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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 than 115…
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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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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 paint session…
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2 Minute Read Grand Junction is surrounded by majestic beauty that is unique to Colorado and is famous for the one and only Nature's Trifecta. This natural wonder is a combination of three contrasting and unique geographical landscapes that can't be found anywhere else in the world! They include…
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4 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 45 degrees Fahrenheit in January and 50 degrees Fahrenheit in February open the door to sunlit trails and majestic…
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