4 Minute Read 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…
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3 Minute Read @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…
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3 Minute Read Photo: @visitgrandjunction Located directly off Interstate 70 (I-70), the Horizon Drive District is not only one of the main corridors in Grand Junction, but it's also the perfect place to stay while you play. Grand Junction Regional Airport, Colorado’s third-largest airport, is…
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2 Minute Read @lenaczarn If you’re the type that likes to ease into winter and not be forced to bundle up until you’re ready, then you need to plan a trip to Grand Junction. The region is a high desert, which means winter happens a little differently. Thanks to the area’s temperate climate, it’s…
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10 Minute Read Check out these 21 Grand Junction adventures that you can’t experience anywhere else. If you’ve completed the 2021 Bucket List challenge, then get started on our top 22 Grand Junction experiences for 2022! 1. Explore Colorado National Monument, Your New Favorite National Park…
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6 Minute Read One of the most beautiful stretches of land in the world, Colorado National Monument is comprised of more than 20,500 acres of high desert looming over the Colorado River just west of Grand Junction. Teeming with mind-boggling rock formations, a vast range of wildlife and hypnotizing…
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4 Minute Read Grand Junction loves dogs, and with hundreds of miles of trails to explore and plenty of water to quench their thirst and jump in, dogs love Grand Junction! Although traveling with your furry companion is rewarding, it does take a little extra planning. Here are some suggestions to…
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4 Minute Read Reaching over 11,000 feet and encompassing over 500 square miles, the Grand Mesa provides hundreds of hikes with the peace and tranquility you expect when spending time with nature. Only 45 minutes from Grand Junction, the top of the world’s largest flat-top mountain is an outdoor…
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3 Minute Read When you’re hiking through the woods on top of the world’s largest flat-top mountain, the Grand Mesa National Forest, listen carefully for snapping branches in the distance. Keep your eyes peeled for lumbering beasts moving amongst the trees. The dense pine forests and aspen groves…
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3 Minute Read Within just 20 minutes from Downtown Grand Junction, two pristine canyon trails can be found in the Bangs Canyon Recreation Area. The Mica Mine Trail and the Rough Canyon Trail start from the same trailhead and share the first little section of the trail before separating and offering…
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