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 largest…
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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 its sandy…
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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 trails – most of…
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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 Monument, which is considered as…
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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, covering an area of about 500 miles. With more than…
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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 Gunnison River…
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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 the vast…
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Grand Junction is a mecca for outdoor adventure enthusiasts, so it’s no surprise that numerous sporting events and competitions take place in this scenic part of Colorado. Bike races, a music festival, a junior college baseball championship tournament, and even a wakeboarding state championship…
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A Headless chicken, antique trucks, lavender & peaches, farmers market, and fireworks are all part of the festival line-up soon to arrive in Grand Junction starting now through early summer. Days are comfortably warm this time of year, and nights are cool, so it’s a perfect time to enjoy summertime…
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Photo: @Kaitlin Costa Many say that nature heals the soul and waterfalls are far from the exception. According to “The Owner’s Manual for the Brain: Everyday Applications from Mind-Brain Research” written by Pierce Howard Ph.D., when water molecules fall and collide with other water molecules, they…
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