INSIDE & OUT CAMEO SHOOTING AND EDUCATION COMPLEX SUP YOGA @BURNFITNESS_CO FROM TOP RIGHT: INSTAGRAM/@BURNFITNESS_CO; INSTAGRAM/@TEXANCLIMBINGCOLORADO; VISIT GRAND JUNCTION; VISIT GRAND JUNCTION. Furry Friends AMPHITHEATER AT LAS COLONIAS PARK River Dance It’s practically illegal to visit Colorado without attending some kind of outdoor music shindig — which is exactly why places like Ampitheater at Las Colonias Park exist. So grab your picnic blanket, lawn chairs and farmers’ market goodies, and head down to this intimate riverfront venue to catch acts like country favorites Sawyer Brown, the Charlie Daniels Band and rock artist, Blue Oyster Cult. Some of the area’s cutest residents are ready to guide you through a peach orchard at SunCrest Orchard Alpacas and Fiber Works . Learn about the friendly animals, be paired with your own alpaca and take a 45-minute trek through the pastoral landscape. SunCrest also offers Mill Tours, including an overview of how natural fibers are transformed into yarn, as well as a store where you may purchase gifts made from alpaca yarn. Board Games Any ol’ landlubber can float around on a stand-up paddleboard. But you haven’t truly mastered the game until you’ve tried your hand (and the rest of your body) at SUP yoga with Grand Junction Adventures . You’ll start with some basic yoga postures on land, then cast off in nearby Highline Lake for a short paddle — followed by an unforgettable floating asana sequence on your paddleboard. Set Your Sights Take aim at Cameo Shooting and Education Complex , just a few miles east of Grand Junction. The facility is open to the public, and no reservations are required for the public shooting bays. Cameo hosts regional and national shooting competitions, as well as educational trainings and classes. If you’re looking to send a few down range, Cameo is one of the premier shooting and education complexes in the U.S. SUNCREST ORCHARD ALPACAS AND FIBER WORKS @TEXANCLIMBINGCOLORADO Follow the Locals “Having grown up in Eastern Michigan, summers were filled with water sports. This instilled a passion for outdoor recreation within me. Living in Grand Junction and having access to so many water sports is a dream for me and my family. Two major rivers, 300 lakes, and recreational ponds for beginners provide easy access for everyone.” — Elizabeth Fortushniak , Owner, Grand Junction Adventures 970.256.4060 | VisitGrandJunction.com | 29
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