THE GREAT OUTDOORS GRAND JUNCTION’S PUBLIC LANDS BY THE NUMBERS Rivers that beckon paddlers, anglers and floaters. Verdant city and state parks teeming with trails and translucent lakes. Open spaces thick with pinyon-juniper forests. Surreal canyonlands and other majestic landscapes. Grand Junction’s public lands come in many shapes and forms. And since 76 percent of the area’s lands are public, there are more than 1.5 million acres to explore. GET OUTSIDE: JERRY SINTZ. Seventy-six percent of Mesa County is public land. The 3,341-square-mile county is larger than Rhode Island and Delaware combined. MCINNIS CANYONS NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA Fun Fact Unparalleled convenience (many natural areas are located within just 30 minutes of the city and easily accessible) and fewer crowds than other Colorado mountain towns make experiencing one-on-one time with nature even easier. Bonus: 970.256.4060 | VisitGrandJunction.com | 25
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