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Snowshoeing in the Grand Junction Area

1 Minute Read Where to go Snowshoeing in Grand Junction 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…

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Backcountry Skiing on the Grand Mesa

5 Minute Read 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…

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Why Colorado National Monument is Even More Magical in the Winter

3 Minute Read Although winter in Colorado is a magical time, it can also hinder some of your favorite activities. Sometimes the snow is too deep for hiking, cold temperatures and blistering winter winds can make snowshoeing or cross country skiing a chore, and some of the more well-known trails are…

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Nature's Trifecta: Rattlesnake Arches

5 Minute Read 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…

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Nature's Trifecta: The Grand Mesa

Photo by: Jane Harrison 3 Minute Read 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…

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Nature's Trifecta: Colorado National Monument

3 Minute Read 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…

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Grand Junction's Riverfront Trail

3 Minute Read Photo by: Nicholas Vezakis Grand Junction sits right at the confluence of the Colorado River and the Gunnison River. The name "Grand Junction" even comes from the city's proximity to these two significant riverways. The Colorado snakes through the area, and Downtown Grand Junction is…

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Care for Colorado and Leave No Trace

4 Minute Read Do Colorado Right Colorado is a favorite travel destination for outdoor recreationists, and we want to preserve these offerings for generations to come. Protecting and respecting the natural landscapes, historical relics and wildlife is woven into everyday culture in Colorado. Do your…

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Hidden Gems: Miracle Rock and the Potholes

Photo by: Steve Luther 3 Minute Read With over 1.5 million acres of public land in a county bigger than Rhode Island and Delaware combined, it’s no surprise that Grand Junction is an outdoor recreation mecca and dramatically different than any other destination in the world. From Colorado National…

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Best Water Sports in Grand Junction, Colorado

5 Minute Read Although Grand Junction is known for the Colorado National Monument, the temperate climate, and thousands of miles of trails interconnected, the area also boasts some of the best access to water sports in the state. Named after the convergence of the mighty Colorado River and the…

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