
Local Information for Life Outside
Western Colorado and Utah river tips, mountain biking trail guides, as well as local information for camping and snowsports on Western Slope—written by locals who live it.
Raft
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Floating the River Around Grand Junction: A Sec...
Looking to cool off and experience the Grand Valley from a whole new angle? Floating the Colorado River between Palisade, Grand Junction, Fruita, and Loma, offers a scenic, laid-back way...
Floating the River Around Grand Junction: A Sec...
Looking to cool off and experience the Grand Valley from a whole new angle? Floating the Colorado River between Palisade, Grand Junction, Fruita, and Loma, offers a scenic, laid-back way...
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What To Expect: Rafting Westwater Canyon
If you're looking for an unforgettable whitewater rafting experience near Grand Junction, Westwater Canyon offers the perfect blend of remote wilderness, iconic rapids, and awe-inspiring canyon walls. Located just downstream of...
What To Expect: Rafting Westwater Canyon
If you're looking for an unforgettable whitewater rafting experience near Grand Junction, Westwater Canyon offers the perfect blend of remote wilderness, iconic rapids, and awe-inspiring canyon walls. Located just downstream of...
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What to Expect on a Multi-Day Trip Through Ruby...
Plan your Ruby-Horsethief Canyon rafting trip with this local guide—permits, campsites, gear, safety tips, and what to pack for a multi-day float.
What to Expect on a Multi-Day Trip Through Ruby...
Plan your Ruby-Horsethief Canyon rafting trip with this local guide—permits, campsites, gear, safety tips, and what to pack for a multi-day float.
Bike
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Lunch Loops: Grand Junction’s Technical Singlet...
Lunch Loops in Grand Junction is rocky, technical, and demanding — a true desert test piece. Locals love it for quick post-work spins (“lunch rides”) and for pushing bike-handling skills...
Lunch Loops: Grand Junction’s Technical Singlet...
Lunch Loops in Grand Junction is rocky, technical, and demanding — a true desert test piece. Locals love it for quick post-work spins (“lunch rides”) and for pushing bike-handling skills...
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18 Road MTB Trails: An Introduction
If you’re a mountain biker on Colorado’s Western Slope and haven’t spent time on the 18 Road trails in the North Fruita Desert Recreation Area, you’re missing one of Colorado’s...
18 Road MTB Trails: An Introduction
If you’re a mountain biker on Colorado’s Western Slope and haven’t spent time on the 18 Road trails in the North Fruita Desert Recreation Area, you’re missing one of Colorado’s...
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Top 5 Must-Ride Kokopelli Loops Near Fruita
The Kokopelli Trail system outside Fruita and Grand Junction is one of Colorado’s most iconic desert trail networks—offering incredible views, fast singletrack, and technical challenges for every level of mountain...
Top 5 Must-Ride Kokopelli Loops Near Fruita
The Kokopelli Trail system outside Fruita and Grand Junction is one of Colorado’s most iconic desert trail networks—offering incredible views, fast singletrack, and technical challenges for every level of mountain...
Ski, Board, and Snowshoe
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Backcountry Turns with a Side of Nostalgia: Ski...
Mesa Creek, often referred to by locals as "Old Powderhorn" is a now-abandoned ski area offers a rare combination of accessible backcountry/ side country terrain, deep snow, and a quirky dose...
Backcountry Turns with a Side of Nostalgia: Ski...
Mesa Creek, often referred to by locals as "Old Powderhorn" is a now-abandoned ski area offers a rare combination of accessible backcountry/ side country terrain, deep snow, and a quirky dose...
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Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing the Grand ...
Thanks to the Grand Mesa Nordic Council (GMNC), this high-elevation wonderland boasts some of the best-maintained groomed trails in the state. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned skier, GMNC...
Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing the Grand ...
Thanks to the Grand Mesa Nordic Council (GMNC), this high-elevation wonderland boasts some of the best-maintained groomed trails in the state. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned skier, GMNC...
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Affordable Skiing Near Grand Junction: Your Gui...
Powderhorn Mountain Resort offers great terrain with local hill charm—and prices that won’t break the bank. Whether you’re a first-time skier, a seasoned powder hound, or planning a family trip,...
Affordable Skiing Near Grand Junction: Your Gui...
Powderhorn Mountain Resort offers great terrain with local hill charm—and prices that won’t break the bank. Whether you’re a first-time skier, a seasoned powder hound, or planning a family trip,...
Explore Around Grand Junction
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A Colorado National Monument Guide: Where to Hi...
The Colorado National Monument is one of western Colorado’s most breathtaking treasures — a landscape of towering red rock monoliths, sheer-walled canyons, and sweeping desert vistas that feel almost timeless....
A Colorado National Monument Guide: Where to Hi...
The Colorado National Monument is one of western Colorado’s most breathtaking treasures — a landscape of towering red rock monoliths, sheer-walled canyons, and sweeping desert vistas that feel almost timeless....
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10 Great Hikes in the Grand Valley: Palisade, G...
Ten of our favorite iconic hikes in the Grand Valley area, ranging from easy to difficult, and short to long. There's something here for everybody, and we've included some special...
10 Great Hikes in the Grand Valley: Palisade, G...
Ten of our favorite iconic hikes in the Grand Valley area, ranging from easy to difficult, and short to long. There's something here for everybody, and we've included some special...
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4 Seasons of Day Trips from Grand Junction
From the lush, flower-lined trails of spring to the powdery slopes of winter, the Grand Valley is not just a destination, but a launch pad for outdoor adventure. Within two...
4 Seasons of Day Trips from Grand Junction
From the lush, flower-lined trails of spring to the powdery slopes of winter, the Grand Valley is not just a destination, but a launch pad for outdoor adventure. Within two...