3 Minute Read Just a 40-minute drive from Grand Junction, Colorado is the Grand Mesa National Forest, known for its hundreds of lakes and big views. While Grand Junction’s winter climate is mild, due to the high desert, the Grand Mesa boasts powder-cloaked trails, snowy glades, frozen lakes and even…
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4 Minute Read Grand Junction is home to many local farms, orchards, and vineyards - all of which grow nourishing and flavorful produce. If you’re on the hunt for regional ingredients, discover the Colorado farms in Grand Junction that keep the community healthy, happy, and well-fed. Supporting…
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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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3 Minute Read Less than 10 minutes from Downtown Grand Junction, you can camp in an area that offers dramatic sunrises, breathtaking sunsets and out-of-this-world stargazing – even during the winter season. Winter camping in Colorado National Monument boasts all the things that make it great for…
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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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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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4 Minute Read Colorado is home to some of the best hiking opportunities in the world, with visitors flocking to the region every year to experience the rugged, spectacular landscapes of the American West. With 76% of the Grand Junction area being public land, crowds are never an issue. The Western…
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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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5 Minute Read 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…
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