6 Minute Read Unlike other parts of Colorado, Grand Junction and its neighboring state, Utah, hold onto warm weather activities year-round. From hiking in national parks to OHVing, the temperate climate is perfect for exploring both areas in the winter months. Rattlesnake Canyon Arches National…
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3 Minute Read One of the many benefits of working for the City of Grand Junction is the opportunity to make a positive impact within your own hometown. City Planning supervisor, Felix Landry, has lived and worked in Grand Junction for less than a year and a half and he has already seen the…
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3 Minute Read 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…
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10 Minute Read There is no other place in Colorado where you experience the intersection of so many prized ecosystems. Mountains. Rivers. Canyons. Lakes. High Desert. Forests. For people who define themselves by the amount of time they spend outdoors, this is their mecca. So check out this bucket…
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2 Minute Read When winter arrives in Colorado, you might feel resigned to packing your hiking boots in storage and focusing on snow sports – or just staying indoors until spring comes along. But in Grand Junction, hiking and many other outdoor adventures continue year-round. With an average…
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4 Minute Read Colorado is known for its spectacular nature, and one of the most iconic elements of that nature is wildflowers. Spring and summer in Colorado bring a beautiful and diverse variety of native flowers, largely driven by the state’s differences in elevation and climate. The best way to…
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3 Minute Read 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…
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4 Minute Read 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 spectacular rock…
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6 Minute Read Day One: Morning Jumpstart your guys' trip with hand-crafted bagels and spreads from Main Street Bagels in Downtown Grand Junction. Sink your teeth into the Jalapeño Scram for a spicy mouthful of flavors that are sure to wake you up. This savory bagel sandwich is stacked high with…
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6 Minute Read Day One: Morning Rise and shine ladies! Kick off a glorious girls’ trip with some early morning nutrition from Dream Cafe, located on Main Street in Downtown Grand Junction. Celebrate getting together with mimosas or bloody marys and cheers to the fun day ahead. Fuel up with…
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