In Grand Junction, the summers are seasonably warm, reaching
average high temperatures in the 90s. The winters are very mild
and normally the city only experiences light snowfall.
If you are looking to explore the outdoors and the history of
Grand Junction, explore the Old Spanish National Historic Trail.
There is also the majestic Book Cliffs just outside the city,
and if you are interested in native plants, there is also the Western
Colorado Botanical Gardens.
Grand Junction is known as
Colorado’s wine country. There are more than a dozen wineries
in the area to check out, and you can sample a large variety of
delicious samples. Most of the vineyards are close enough
together to visitors bicycle from
the one to the next! Horseback riding and golfing are also big
local attractions.
Grand Junction is a city that is surrounded by beautiful natural wilderness.
It’s no wonder that so many
people like to call it home.