In 2026, two historic milestones converge. The United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, known as the U.S. Semiquincentennial. At the same time, Colorado celebrates 150 years of statehood, known as Colorado’s Sesqui-centennial. Combined, the two…
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4 Minute Read Photo by Christine Noel Reaching over 11,000 feet and encompassing over 500 square miles, the Grand Mesa provides hundreds of hikes with the peace and tranquility you expect when spending time with nature. Only 45 minutes from Grand Junction, the top of the world’s largest flat-top…
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4 Minute Read From pottery and DIY crafts to creating your very own custom-scented candles, Grand Junction is just the place to let your creativity shine. Grand Junction is known for being an epic outdoor adventure destination, thanks to hundreds of miles of world-class mountain bike trails, like…
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5 Minute Read I had no idea what to expect the first time I went through Colorado National Monument. As far as national parks go, I was pretty familiar with Rocky Mountain and Mesa Verde, but Colorado National Monument was completely new to me. When I saw the signs for it while driving back to…
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3 Minute Read Because life is ruff, your dog deserves a vacation too! With an array of dog-friendly hotels and plentiful outdoor activities, the paws-ibilities are endless for a pet-friendly weekend getaway in Grand Junction. As one of Colorado’s most welcoming destinations for pets, Grand Junction…
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5 Minute Read 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…
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4 Minute Read Powerful, Graceful and Free to Roam - The Wild Horses of Grand Junction There are very few things that are as iconic and symbolic of the American West as Colorado wild horses. Seeing these magnificent creatures roaming free is truly an experience of a lifetime. Little Book…
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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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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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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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