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 Fall in Grand Junction is a season all its own. While much of Colorado and the U.S. are cooling down, our autumn feels like an extended summer wrapped in vibrant colors. Here, the golden hues linger longer, and crisp evenings follow sun-filled days. With average daytime highs of…
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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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In Grand Junction, art isn't confined to museum walls—it's part of the journey. As you stroll through the heart of Downtown Grand Junction, you'll discover a vibrant outdoor gallery where creativity meets everyday life. Around nearly every corner, sculptures, murals, and colorful installations…
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4 Minute Read If you’re looking for something fun to do outdoors that blends a bit of art and history, visit Downtown Grand Junction. The open-air art gallery of stunning bronze sculptures is free to the public and frames Main Street. You can enjoy a walking tour of history while visiting each of…
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4 Minute Read Nothing is better than packing up the Winnebago and hitting the open road. So, before you hitch up and head out, grab your trusty travel map or ask Siri to navigate you to Grand Junction, Colorado, pronto! Wide-open vistas of diverse geological landscapes await your arrival. Most of…
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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 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…
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6 Minute Read Independence Day marks the birth of American freedom, celebrated on the 4th of July to honor the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It is a time to reflect, appreciate our freedom, and celebrate. Plan ahead for the week of 4th of July celebrations in Grand Junction…
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