6 Minute Read Mesa County is the fourth largest county in Colorado, by land mass, and is 76 percent public land, so wildlife has the benefit of roaming free without being squeezed out by urban sprawl, like much of the state. Grand Junction is located in Mesa County and is populated with numerous…
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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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Click here to read the full article on TripAdvisor. Sarah Kuta wrote: "Grand Junction is one of Colorado’s best-kept secrets, even over busy holiday weekends. Situated at the far western edge of the state, this mid-sized town offers unparalleled access to the surrounding high-desert…
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Click here to listen to the full radio broadcast. Zuri Anderson wrote: "For a Wild West desert getaway, look no further than Grand Junction. The desert community settled by homesteaders in the late 1800s has maintained its historical charms, thanks to its still rugged terrain, wild horses roaming…
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Click here to read the full article by Men's Journal. Author, Nancy Prichard Bouchard wrote: "While the trails of nearby Moab, UT, and Fruita, CO, are mobbed with riders, the deep canyons and red sandstone mesas of Western Colorado’s town of Grand Junction offer solitude, adventure, and massive…
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Click here to read the full article by Prime Women. Author, Diana Rowe, shares: "For those looking for an all-women, all-level river adventure combined with a yoga retreat, take a look at these summer retreats in western Colorado. Strengthen bonds with new and old friends on this Women’s…
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Click here to read the full article by Wherever Family. Travel writer, Aoife O'Riordan shared: "An outdoor lover’s paradise, Grand Junction, Colorado, sits four hours west of Denver and offers family travelers more than 1 million acres of land featuring canyons, rivers, mesas and mountains. While…
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4 Minute Read While Colorado is not particularly known for its fruit production, Grand Junction is the exception. With hundreds of acres of peach, apricot, apple, cherry and pear orchards, this high-desert destination on the western side of the state is considered the fruit capital of Colorado. The…
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4 Minute Read Becoming a firefighter is no easy task. It requires grueling work, long hours, teamwork and a desire to help others. The Grand Junction Fire Department (GJFD) represents all of these qualities and constantly trains for a variety of emergencies. These first responders are equipped with…
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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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