MESA COUNTY 70 70 McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area THE GREAT OUTDOORS Fruita Grand Junction Palisade 65 Grand Mesa National Forest 50 141 Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area CO Mesa County MOUNT GARFIELD AT THE BOOK CLIFFS MCINNIS CANYONS NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA 3 State Parks 36 Grand Junction City Parks Columbine Park, Lincoln Park, Canyon View Park, Las Colonias Park, Cottonwood Meadows Park, Darla Jean Park, Westlake Park and more UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES: FROM TOP: VISIT GRAND JUNCTION; BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT/BOB WICK; VISIT GRAND JUNCTION; VEGA STATE PARK/KYLE COMPTON. James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park, Vega State Park and Highline Lake State Park UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES: n Bike or hike 7 miles of trails or fish for rainbow trout at Vega State Park, also a haven for ice fishing and cross-country skiing in the winter. sections at James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park for activities ranging from stand-up paddleboarding to wildlife spotting : Island Acres, Corn Lake, Colorado River Wildlife Area, Connected Lakes and Fruita. or lounge on the swim beach at Highline Lake State Park’s two bodies of water, or hike to the top of Mack Mesa for 360-degree views of the Grand Valley. or colorful canyon vistas in the Island Acres and Fruita sections of James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park. n Choose from five distinct n Listen to the Lincoln Park Arboretum audio tour by calling 970-255-8733 to learn about the 69 types of trees planted in the green space. volleyball , or simply let the little ones expel some energy at Columbine Park’s playground. Park Amphitheater , a 130-acre sanctuary on the banks of the Colorado River that celebrates the city’s proud multicultural history. stretch their legs while you soak in lovely views of the Book Cliffs at Canyon View Park’s off-leash dog park . COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT n Play a game of frisbee or sand n Boat, float, water ski, sail, SUP n Catch a concert at Las Colonias n Pitch a tent amid lush greenery n Let your four-legged friend Browse park listings on page 41 and discover more unforgettable moments on our public lands at VisitGrandJunction.com/PublicLands . VEGA STATE PARK Don’t fret! Most hiking routes in Grand Junction welcome leashed dogs, with the exception of Colorado National Monument, where dogs aren’t permitted on trails. Find dog-friendly trails on page 8 and learn more about visiting with your furry pal on page 32. Traveling with Your Pup? 970.256.4060 | VisitGrandJunction.com | 27
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