Visit Glenwood Springs
Glenwood Springs is located in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains just 90 miles east of Grand Junction. Famous for its geothermal amenities and outdoor adventures, Glenwood Springs is home to many one-of-a-kind attractions. Here’s a sampling of what this gorgeous area has to offer: The Glenwood Hot Springs Pool is considered the world’s…
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Snowmobiling On The Mesa
The Grand Mesa is considered one of best places to snowmobile in Colorado. With more than 800 square miles of terrain and an average of 35 feet of snowfall a year, the area is a snowmobiler’s paradise. Heavy winter snows blanket the Mesa, setting a base to begin snowmobiling by early November and continuing through…
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Choosing An Area To Live
When deciding a specific area in which to live, people have a range of choices within a 25-mile radius. Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, Clifton, the Redlands, Orchard Mesa, East Orchard, and Loma-Mack are some of the areas from which to choose. CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION Grand Junction proper provides many urban amenities. From an indoor…
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The Grand Mesa
The Grand Mesa is the largest flat-topped mountain in the world. Spanning some 350,000 acres and over 300 lakes, the Grand Mesa, affectionately nicknamed “The Mesa” by locals, provides a plethora of outdoor recreation. The park is a popular destination for fishing, camping, and hiking. You will see brilliant wildflowers in the summer and gorgeous…
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Ski In The Morning, Golf In The Afternoon
In the late 1980s, Dennis and Mary Young decided to retire early from their careers in Texas. The couple knew they wanted to relocate to Colorado – they just weren’t exactly sure where. The Youngs eventually discovered Grand Junction, which provided not only ample new opportunities to explore but offered jobs as well – pulling…
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A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Moab
In 1995, a young visionary began a journey to Moab, Utah to work for the Poison Spider Bicycles shop. At the time, Moab was the holy grail of the budding mountain biking scene. On the way to his new job, Troy Rarick detoured to the dusty streets of Fruita, Colorado, where he wondered why this…
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Life Happens Here
Downtown Grand Junction is more than just a great place to grab a bite to eat or to buy that perfect gift. It’s the heart and soul of Grand Junction, the place where the atmosphere and casual vibe foster and grow community. It’s a space for sharing ideas, for collaborating, for celebrating — a space…
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Taste A Bit Of France
To eat at Le Rouge Restaurant in downtown Grand Junction is to enjoy fine French cuisine in a relaxed, yet upscale environment. Diners are warmly welcomed as they’re guided past the busy wine and martini bar and into the adjoining dining room. The smiling hostess made me feel right at home. The menu’s French inspired…
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