3 Minute Read Grand Junction is a popular family-friendly playground all year long. From hiking in Colorado National Monument to tobogganing down an old ski hill, there is a variety of both fair-weather activities and snow-packed fun for the kiddos and the adults. Sledding Grease up the…
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3 Minute Read Many restaurants in Grand Junction are committed to using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients that champion the area's rich agricultural bounty. Discover the flavors of Grand Junction at these farm-to-fork restaurants. 1. Cafe Sol Preparing nutritious meals from scratch daily…
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5 Minute Read Colorado winters turn the majestic Rocky Mountains into a playground of snow-filled adventures, and nothing embodies the youthful spirit of the season quite like sledding. As the snow covers the landscapes, both families and thrill-seekers gear up for the exhilarating rush down…
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5 Minute Read When arranging for your dog walks with your four-legged companion, it can often be challenging to know where to take your furry friend, especially during the winter. Fortunately, there are many convenient places in Grand Junction where dogs are welcome, including expansive public…
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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 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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5 Minute Read You don’t need warm weather to enjoy the great outdoors in Colorado. Every year, people flock to the state’s frozen bodies of water, hoping to reel in an impressive catch. Between December and March, Colorado’s reservoirs and lakes become lined with a thick layer of ice, where dropping…
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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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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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