4 Minute Read You don’t have to travel back in time to discover where the dinosaurs used to roam. Millions of years ago, Grand Junction and much of Colorado were occupied by some great prehistoric species. The horned Triceratops munched on local flora and the fearsome Tyrannosaurus hunted its…
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Click here to see Grand Junction listed as a top winter getaway. Grand Junction, Colorado Don’t overlook this hub on the west edge of the state—home to the world’s largest flat-top mountain, the Grand Mesa. Adrenaline junkies can enjoy downhill skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and more…
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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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6 Minute Read When people think of Grand Junction, they tend to conjure up images of mountain biking, canyon hiking, and rock-climbing excursions. Yet for those interested in an out-of-this-world experience, there’s a reason to venture outdoors after dark. Celestial bodies can be seen year-round in…
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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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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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