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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Guide to Colorado Fishing Trips Photo: @pnwonderinghiker 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…
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Destination: Grand Junction! Photo: @overnight_nomads Report cards are done and the final bell has rung. Now that the school year has come to an end, you know what that means – family vacation! It’s time to reward the kiddos for their straight A’s (we like to think so) and mom & dad for helping…
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If you are ready to hang up your bulky winter jackets and update your spring wardrobe, Grand Junction offers some of the best boutique and trendy shops to do just that! Plus, everyone needs a little retail therapy and we hereby give you permission! Explore outdoor gear, western wear, uncanny art…
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Photo: @nates_overlanding Less than 10 minutes from Downtown Grand Junction, you can camp in an area that offers dramatic sunrises, breathtaking sunsets and out-of-this-world stargazing – even during the winter season. Winter camping in Colorado National Monument boasts all the things that make it…
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Ready to hit the water, but want to try something a little more adventurous than just swimming? Stand-up paddleboarding is a great way to get in a good workout while still having a blast on Colorado’s famous waterways. Better yet, you can make paddleboarding a day trip while staying in Grand…
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3 Minute Read @soulpneuma Located 6 miles from Downtown Grand Junction, Colorado National Monument is a hiker’s paradise. The area was designated a national monument in 1911, as part of the National Park Service (NPS), and spans over 20,500 acres of red-rock canyons, desert brush valleys, and…
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4 Minute Read @athuxoll If you expect fall in Grand Junction to feel like it does in other states – or even elsewhere in Colorado – you’d be mistaken. We hope you aren’t attached to chilly temperatures, cloudy skies or rainy weather because the average October daytime high is 67 - 70 degrees and…
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With its spectacular nature, mountainous landscape, and wide-open spaces, Colorado is the perfect place to experience the majesty of the great outdoors while driving off-road. You’ll experience magnificent views in an adventurous way, traversing across the varied terrain of nature’s icons like the…
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Colorado is home to some of the best hiking opportunities in the world, with visitors flocking to the region every year to experience the rugged, spectacular landscapes of the American West. With 76% of the Grand Junction area being public land, crowds are never an issue. The Western Colorado…
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