9 Minute Read Grand Junction is the Colorado you expect, especially in the winter season. No crowds, affordable, friendly locals, and a variety of outdoor activities from mild to wild. One of the many unique attributes of a Grand Junction winter is that you can enjoy all the snow sports you expect…
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4 Minute Read You'd be mistaken if you expect fall in Grand Junction to feel like it does in other states – or even elsewhere in Colorado. 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 evenings are…
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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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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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4 Minute Read Do Colorado Right Colorado is a favorite travel destination for outdoor recreationists, and we want to preserve these offerings for generations to come. Protecting and respecting the natural landscapes, historical relics and wildlife is woven into everyday culture in Colorado. Do your…
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3 Minute Read With its spectacular nature, mountainous landscape, and wide-open spaces, Colorado is the perfect place to explore the majesty of the great outdoors while driving off-road. You’ll experience magnificent views across the varied terrain of the Colorado Rockies. Over 1.6 million acres of…
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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, covering an area of about 500 miles…
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5 Minute Read 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…
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5 Minute Read Looking for a remote Colorado camping spot that doesn't require a reservation? You're in luck! Grand Junction is surrounded by over 1.5 million acres of public land and numerous dispersed camping escapes that allow you to explore the surrounding wilderness and recreation areas…
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2 Minute Read Photo: @erberrie If your idea of a good time involves ripping downhill through alpine forests, then the Palisade Plunge is for you! The Plunge, is one of the longest downhill-only trails in the country. This brand-new trail will run from the top of the Grand Mesa, the world’s largest…
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