3 Minute Read Grand Junction is a popular family-friendly playground all year long. As the seasons change, winter adds its own kind of wonder – thousands of twinkling lights glow Downtown, a soft dusting of snow on the red rocks of Colorado National Monument, and airy powder blanketing the Grand…
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Ready to get wet and wild, but want to try something a little more adventurous than swimming? Stand-up paddleboarding is a great way to be outside and stay cool while doing a fun activity that is easy to learn. The Colorado River runs through Grand Junction and is generally a very calm part of the…
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4 Minute Read Guide to Colorado Fishing Trips There are so many outdoor activities competing for your attention in Colorado. However, fishing in the Grand Junction area is hard to beat. The mighty Colorado River and the Gunnison River meet in the heart of Grand Junction and wind their way through…
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3 Minute Read Colorado, with its spectacular mountain scenery, endless views, and miles of hiking trails, is the perfect place to spend a day out in nature, and Grand Junction, Colorado, is no exception. And what better way to enjoy a day out in the great outdoors than by sharing it with your…
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4 Minute Read Grand Mesa Lakes: Exploring Lakes in the Grand Mesa Area If you’re craving an open air excursion with beautiful lakeside views, the Grand Mesa near Grand Junction, Colorado, offers just that. The Grand Mesa is the world’s largest flat-top mountain, spanning more than 500 square miles…
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3 Minute Read Grand Junction has a vibrant lineup of events, from arts and community events, music and cultural festivals, food festivals, and seasonal celebrations, to classic hometown fun like antique trucks, lavender & peaches, farmers markets, and fireworks. Starting now and continuing into…
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4 Minute Read Many say that nature heals the soul, and waterfalls are proof—gentle, flowing reminders that even in constant motion, there can be peace and beauty. According to “The Owner’s Manual for the Brain: Everyday Applications from Mind-Brain Research” written by Pierce Howard Ph.D., when…
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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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3 Minute Read 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 only a few minutes walk from…
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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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