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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Click here to see Kiplinger's 7 Standout Places to Retire. Grand Junction was highlighted in an article titled "7 Standout Places to Retire" in Kiplinger's Personal Finance August 2022 edition. Within the article, Grand Junction's population, cost of living, median home price, and the number of…
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5 Minute Read Photo: Visit Grand Junction When it comes to branding and marketing, everyone is an expert, which makes for lively conversations and passionate opinions. What isn’t as common is local residents having input in designing a destination brand strategy for their hometown. It’s usually…
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5 Minute Read When you picture outdoor activities in the Grand Junction area, you probably think of scenic hikes, thrilling bike rides, and cliffside climbing excursions. But there’s a less talked about the option that’s sure to excite the adventurous foodie: foraging in Colorado. Foraging is the…
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Click here to read the full article by Matador Network. Matador Network mentions Grand Junction as one of seven small cities that are perfect basecamps for outdoor adventure. From exploring the world's second-largest concentration of arches, Rattlesnake Arches, to the mini-Grand Canyon, Colorado…
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3 Minute Read Rob Davis, the City of Grand Junction Forester & Open Space supervisor, has spent more than two decades advocating for trees. Since 2000, Rob has worked in a city forester role for five Colorado cities, including Greeley, Windsor, Westminster, Denver, and now, Grand Junction. After…
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6 Minute Read Four Newcomers Share Experiences of Moving to Grand Junction and Working for the City In Grand Junction, we’re on the move and growing, both in population and, not surprisingly, in new jobs at the City of Grand Junction to serve our growing population. If you’re seeking a new and…
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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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