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Powderhorn's Western Weekend hosts costumes, races, fun in the sun
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - Yeeeeehaw! There's lots happening at Powderhorn Western Weekend, March 9-10. Music, costumes and trivia. Plus, racing is scheduled, too - the USAA Rocky Mountain Division...
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TRAVEL: 10 things to do in NYC
1. Catch a Broadway show. New York City is synonymous with Broadway and for me, going to the Big Apple and skipping a show would be like going to Hawaii and bypassing the beach. "Stomp" ($78 for...
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ADVENTURE: What's on your bucket list?
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - What do you want to do before you die? This may seem like a loaded question. It can be anything, right? For some Grand Valley residents, answers were as simple and heartfelt as...
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CYCLING: Bicycle tool in the right hands is poetry in motion
There is a joy that comes from using hand tools that sends your mind into a deeper, quieter place.I'm not sure how to describe it but I see it when I watch the mechanic and take note of the space he...
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ADVENTURE: Spring golf is underway in the Grand Valley
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - Springtime in the valley means the grass is greening, temperatures are pleasant, and soon flowers will bloom in the dessert. It also marks the start of Mesa County's...
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ADVENTURE: Telluride group pushes for bike trail system to rival Fruita
Scattered across the San Juan Mountains is a vast network of trails - double-tracks leftover from the mining days, skinny paths that spider over rocky passes, wide trails well-traveled by feet and...
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CYCLING: Comfortable on your bike?
This is the time of year when everyone is getting out and about on their new bike. We see many new faces down at LTR Sports who are bringing in old bikes for service, or shopping for a new bike.As...
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A GRAND ADVENTURE: 2013 begins in the Grand Canyon
Our 18-foot inflatable raft palpitated against a big rock, where the frothy force of the Colorado River threatened a flip.With hands in fists around frosted straps, I watched friends throw rope from a...
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Palisade hosts first-ever bike rodeo
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - Kids love cruising around on their bikes, especially during their summer months of freedom from school. And to promote cycling safety, Palisade's Bike Rodeo is set for...
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ADVENTURE: A visit to the ancient ruins around Cedar Mesa
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - When our Fruita friends, Susan and Tim Crosby, invited my husband John and me along on a backpacking trip in Road Canyon in southeast Utah, we jumped at the chance.It'd been a...
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ROSE HILL RALLY: Perfect way to kick-off cycling season
The Rose Hill Rally is a fully supported bike ride to benefit St. Mary's Hospital's Rose Hill Hospitality House, a place for families to stay at no cost while their loved ones are in the hospital. The...
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ADVENTURE: Come see the other side of Vietnam
Most Americans know Vietnam through Hollywood's war movies "Platoon," "Full Metal Jacket," "Apocalypse Now," and "Good Morning, Vietnam" or from a friend or family member that spenCopyright 2013 Grand...
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Grand Junction's 10th annual MOG Outdoor Fest returns this weekend
To gear up and give back to local causes, the 10th annual MOG Outdoor Fest is back - Friday & Saturday, April 19-20."There's a lot going on, and it's grown a lot over the last 10 years," said MOG...
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Excitement brews over Grand Junction's riverfront revitalization
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - Enthusiasm for new development on Grand Junction's riverfront is definitely brewing, especially with Kannah Creek's new tasting room and bottling facility set to open mid-May....
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Sportman's Warehouse Ladies Night returns to Grand Junction Friday
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - Calling all ladies! Grand Junction's Sportman's Warehouse on Highway 6 & 50 is hosting its second annual Ladies Night Friday, April 26. Set to run from 6-8 p.m., it will...
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CYCLING: Have you been naughty?
'Twas a month before fat tire, and all threw the valley. The hobos were all hanging, behind the shop in the alley. Then at the door arose such a clatter, I sprung from work to see what was the...
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A fresh look for Fruita tourism
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - Fruita's new I-70 billboard near exit 19 is finally up! Featuring a mountain bike scene from local professional photographer Anne Keller, it aims to draw folks off the road and...
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FRUITA FAT TIRE FESTIVAL: 18 years and growing!
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - Fruita hasn't always been a mountain bike destination. Once a sleepy farming community in western Colorado, it's grown into a top-tier recreation hotspot over the last 18...
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ADVENTURE: Take a trip with Desert Rat Tours in the Grand Valley
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - The Grand Valley's world-class singletrack trails are a major tourism draw, yet most visiting cyclists need some helpful tips. Enter Desert Rat Tours - a local, family-run...
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Grand Junction rafting company celebrates 50 years of business
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - With snowpack up and river conditions healthier than recent years, Grand Junction's Adventure Bound, a commercial raft-trip organizer, has lots to celebrate. This year also...
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