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.
Powderhorn
Ski Resort
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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.
Monument Information
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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
Information
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Hiking, Biking,
Blading,
Canyoneering
From riverfront paved scenic pathways to the famous rugged
Kokopelli byway to Moab, the area has something for everyone.
Mountain
Biking Information
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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 Forest Service
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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.
Events
Information
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