Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction has a strong history that dates back more than 100 years. In the 1880s, the area was part of the Northern Ute Reservation. Eventually the Ute Indians were
moved west to Utah.
In September 1881, the area experienced a "land rush" settlement and a town site was staked. This town, located in the Grand Valley, was first called Ute, then West Denver, and
finally came to be known as Grand Junction because of its location at the confluence of the Gunnison and Colorado Rivers. The Colorado River is 1450 miles in
length, the 18th longest river in the United States.
Colorado River rafting and inflatable kayaking - large image
By 1883, Mesa County was created from neighboring counties, and Grand Junction was named the county seat. Grand Junction began to thrive when the main line of the Denver
and Rio Grande Railroad came into the area in 1887. Soon after, major irrigation turned the Grand Valley into a fertile agricultural area.
Located 28 miles east of the Utah border at the junction of the Colorado River and the Gunnison River, Grand Junction is an oasis in the desert and is nestled between towering rock formations
and beautiful, lush mountain ranges. Overlooking the city of Grand Junction is the world-famous Colorado National Monument, a series of canyons and mesas similar to the Grand Canyon.
Native Americans, frontiersmen and canyonland pioneers were drawn to the area for its moderate climate and fertile soil, a bounty that our winemakers and
peach growers cherish today. Many Colorado wineries are within easy reach of Grand Junction, making a name for themselves with award-winning taste!
Inflatable kayaking near Grand Junction - large image
The unique landscape and climate in Grand Junction provides for unlimited outdoor recreation activities. From winter skiing to whitewater river rafting,
inflatable kayaking, hiking, camping, fishing, mountain biking, and rock climbing, Grand Junction is a great place for your next vacation!
Take a trip back in time and discover the breathtaking beauty of the wilderness on your next Colorado River or Green River rafting and inflatable kayaking adventure to
Cataract Canyon, Ruby Canyon, or
Desolation Canyon. Come to Grand Junction for family fun and adventures you'll never forget!
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