WATER ACTIVITIES @CONFESSIONSOFAKAITLIN @ROAMWITHBIBI @YOGIMAGEE @IDKMOMMYTRAVELER HIGHLINE LAKE STATE PARK & MACK MESA LAKE Located half an hour from Downtown Grand Junction, Highline Lake State Park’s two lakes have plenty of room to enjoy soaking up some sun on the convenient swim beach or glide across the water on a relaxing kayak excursion. Head to Mack Mesa Lake for paddleboarding and cold-and warm-water fishing. If you’re looking for an SUP tour, check out Grand Junction Adventures lessons, rentals and SUP yoga. RUBY-HORSETHIEF CANYON If getting off the beaten path is more your drink of water, visit the 25-mile stretch of the Colorado River that runs from Loma, Colorado to Westwater, Utah. The Ruby-Horsethief section of the river is calm with occasional mild rapids encased in magnificent red-rock canyons. Bring your camera to photograph bighorn sheep, bald eagles and the canyons that envelop you as you float down the river. Want to leave the gear and planning to someone else? Book a memorable day trek with Rimrock Adventures . CLOCKEWISE FROM TOP LEFT: INSTAGRAM/@CONFESSIONSOFAKAITLIN; INSTAGRAM/@ROAMWITHBIBI; INSTAGRAM/@YOGIMAGEE; INSTAGRAM/@IDKMOMMYTRAVELER; VISIT GRAND JUNCTION; CARLOS CONTRERAS. GRAND MESA Before heading out on the water, stop by Western Anglers in Downtown Grand Junction. Their friendly staff is always eager to help you stock up your tackle box for a fun-filled day of tight lines. Hooked Did You Know? Since it’s rare for so many lakes and reservoirs to be found so close together at such a high elevation, the Grand Mesa is a true treasure. And the national forest’s 10,000 -foot altitude means cooler temps in the summer, making the 300 lakes a stellar retreat from the heat. 970.256.4060 | VisitGrandJunction.com | 23
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