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Grand Junction has been noted for having more opportunities for outdoor recreation within a 100-mile radius of its boundaries than any other city in the Western U.S.


Skiing/Snowboarding

Powderhorn ski resort (1,600 feet vertical, 220 inches annual snowfall) is located 35 miles from campus and offers season passes at a discount to students in addition to instructional ski courses offered in conjunction with the Human Performance and Wellness department.
Snowboarder jumping off mountain

Colorado National Monument

Within minutes from campus you can visit Grand Junction's own Grand Canyon, the Colorado National Monument. The Colorado National Monument is 23,000 acres of rock formations, arches, windows, canyons and exposed layers of earth.
Colorado National Monument
Monument Information

Golf,Tennis, Parks, DiscGolf

Lincoln Park, across from the campus, features a nine-hole golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts, track, football and baseball stadiums, and tennis courts. All sports that can be enjoyed year-round.
Golf Ball
Golf Information

Hiking, Biking, Blading,Canyoneering

From riverfront paved scenic pathways to the famous rugged Kokopelli byway to Moab, the area has something for everyone.
Two cyclists

Grand Mesa

Travel from the desert canyons of the western valley to a 10,000-foot high "island in the sky" called the Grand Mesa. Explore lush spruce forests and 200 pristine lakes atop the largest flat-topped mountain in the world.
Grand Mesa
Grand Mesa Forest Service

Festivals, Arts, Music, Theatre

A diverse selection of activities abound in the arts, music, theatre, festivals, and culture events. Enjoy Art on the Corner, the Museum of Western Colorado, the Colorado Mountain Wine Festival, the Palisade Peach Festival and the Fruita Fat Tire Festival to name just a few.
Downtown Grand Junction
Events Information