For dinosaur enthusiasts, Western Colorado is the perfect place to visit. If you want to see dinosaur digs up close — or even participate in them yourself — this region has everything you need. One reason that Western Colorado is such a paradise for dino enthusiasts is that it’s located in the…
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Grand Junction has more than 115 sculptures on display, most of which are located in the heart of Downtown. The display is called Art on the Corner and includes original works of life-size high-end art, many of which are interactive. While you peruse the boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants, you…
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@simonthetherapydoodle 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 what better way to enjoy a day out in the great outdoors than by sharing it with a furry friend? Many of Colorado’s hiking…
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If you’re interested in experiencing the incredible sight of wild horses up close and personal, Colorado is one of the best places to do so. You can experience these wild horses thanks to Congress passing the Wild Free-Roaming Horse and Burro Act in 1971, a program initially designed to protect…
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Photo: @emmalees_photographyllc Grand Junction is one of the most family-friendly and affordable vacation destinations in Colorado. Downtown is trendy and safe, trails are close by and not crowded, lodging is affordable, and there are over 250 restaurants to dine at. To help guide and inspire your…
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@morganasana 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 cross-country skiers explore, including the…
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@tooley Looking for a fun and inexpensive way to spend the day with your friends and family? Strap on some ice skates and choose from hundreds of lakes in the Grand Junction area. The Grand Mesa, the largest flat-top mountain in the world, is bursting with over 300 lakes to glide on. Before you…
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Photo: @VisitGrandJunction 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…
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@db_outdoorsaddict Enjoy paddleboarding, kayaking, tubing, floating, or wading along the Colorado River. In the heart of Grand Junction, people of all ages are enjoying paddleboarding and kayaking at the new Butterfly Pond and RiverFront at Las Colonias Park. The 140-acre park is the latest…
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Everyone who visits Colorado National Monument claims, “it’s more of a national park!” Just six miles from Downtown Grand Junction, Colorado National Monument, part of the National Park Service, consists of more than 20,000 acres of striking canyonlands beckoning to be explored. The area was…
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