MESA COUNTY 70 70 McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area THE GREAT OUTDOORS Colorado National Monument Fruita Grand Junction Palisade 65 Grand Mesa National Forest 50 141 Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area CO Mesa County RATTLESNAKE ARCHES @BEN.HERE.BEN.THERE 3 State Parks 43 Grand Junction City Parks James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park, Vega State Park and Highline Lake State Park UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES: Bike or hike 7 miles of trails or Columbine Park, Lincoln Park, Canyon View Park, Las Colonias Park, Cottonwood Meadows Park, Darla Jean Park, Westlake Park and more UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES: Watch the virtual Lincoln Park FROM TOP: INSTAGRAM/@BEN.HERE.BEN.THERE; VISIT GRAND JUNCTION; THE AMPHITHEATER AT LAS COLONIAS PARK; INSTAGRAM/@ALEXAHEAT. 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. 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 Grand Junction. or colorful canyon vistas in the Island Acres and Fruita sections of James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park. GRAND MESA THE AMPHITHEATER AT LAS COLONIAS PARK Choose from five distinct Arboretum tour by going to this link, VisitGJ.com/4h0YHeZ , to learn about the 71 types of trees planted in the green space. volleyball , or simply let the little ones expel some energy at Columbine Park’s playground. Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park , 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 . Play a game of frisbee or sand Float, fish, kayak, SUP or lounge Catch a concert at the Pitch a tent amid lush greenery Let your four-legged friend Browse park listings on page 53 and discover more unforgettable moments on our public lands at VisitGrandJunction.com/PublicLands. COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT @ALEXAHEAT 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 16 and learn more about visiting with your furry pal on page 44. Traveling with Your Pup? 970.256.4060 | VisitGrandJunction.com | 21
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