Don't miss this one! When we first arrived in Fruita, Colorado. The Colorado National Monument was…read morenot on our list of things to visit. We would of totally missed it if it hadn't been for some people we met at a restaurant. Colorado National Monument is not a National Park; it is a National Monument managed by the National Park Service. It's name doesn't portray the beauty and magnitude of this gorgeous park. It is a 23 mile drive and is often called the mini-grand canyon. The towering red rock monoliths and the Canyon views were absolutely incredible.

What bliss this is…read more Colorado National Monument is basically the smaller in scale sandstone-stacked cousin of the Grand Canyon, but without all the horrific traffic and crowds upon crowds, especially at the start of summer. This place has miles of views with gorgeous towering cliffs, dramatic canyons and many trails for walking and hiking. You can also see the Grand Mesa (the world's largest flat-topped mountain) and the Book Cliffs from the monument. And it has that Grand Canyon feeling when you look at its depth -- as though you are looking directly into a painting. Along about a 20-mile highway (with an east and west entrance) you can enjoy the full views. There are plenty of places to pull over and park to take a look or to plan for a hike. And be very, very careful. The main drive is very deeply beloved by cyclists, so be sure to drive slow and keep eyes on the road. Do not miss Independence Monument. This is a glorious rock spire. also, the Kissing Couple is adorable. The Coke Ovens are these beautifully shaped domes -- some of my favorites in the area. Also, be aware of wildlife. I did not get lucky, but there are regular sights of bighorn sheep, coyotes, red-tailed hawks, eagles and many other animals. I did see a pretty spectacular aerial fight between a hawk and a raven during a recent visit, though. Also, be sure to check out the visitor center on the west side. It has some natural history exhibits and a gift shop. There is also the Saddlehorn Campground, which is very well maintained and has a good number of spots, but not all with sprawling city or canyon views. All told, there are three loops with nearly 80 sites. Some are small and best for a pair and others that are good for a couple of tents on one site. Overall, bring lots of water and snacks, because it is dry and sometimes feels desert like. And do not over rely on cell service, as there are a number of dead zones.

Beautiful little section at the Colorado welcoming center. The helicopter is very cool. It's a…read morememorial.

Stopped at the dog park on our road trip - great place for the dogs to get out some pent up energy…read moreand stretch our legs. Lots of places to walk around! Only complaint is a lot of dog poop not picked up.

I came here to the dog park which is great as it has 2 sections: small and big dogs. It was not…read morevery clean tho a lot of owners don't seem to clean up. Large park which had a lot of people walking.

We went to Lincoln Park with our 2 year old son today, and there were lots of little kids. It's a…read moreperfectly setup park for toddler aged kids. Everything is on the smaller size as far as slides and heights. There is a bear statue that put animal loving son was memorized by. It's an overall cute and safe park. There are water slides as well in the back, so I can't wait to go back during warmer weather.

This is a great park for grilling out, picnicking, playgrounding, badminton, playing with your…read morefurry creature, or dog (there is a fenced in dog park area between the golf course, and the baseball field), or just general ruckus causing that the outdoors inspire. It's convenient location makes it an easy place to walk to, or just stop by for a brief interlude and be back on your way. Grass is well maintained and there aren't too many surprise dog presents scattered about, YAY. It's nice that a park can exist so close to everything.

I like the great .7 mile walking trail around the perimeter of the park. The large lawn in the…read moremiddle is wide open with trees skirting the edge. There are two shelters with picnic tables and charcoal grills. There is a huge playground area for the kiddos with slides and the like.

Sherwood Park is sooo cool. The city put in workout equipment!! I love this place five starsread more

Nice clean campground well maintained . River access for fishing as well as a few ponds . Full…read morehookups are reasonable and setup conveniently.

We've stayed here a number of times, and enjoy it greatly. It's not exactly a wilderness…read moreexperience, being right in town, but it's clean, well maintained, and a short distance to any number of restaurants and other amenities. There is a laundry room, and a number of restrooms. Its proximity to the Riverfront Trail, the Colorado National Monument, and the Kokopelli Trail makes this a favorite. You'll want to make reservations.

This hike takes you up close to beautiful rock formations. It's 0.75 one way and takes about an…read morehour. The parking lot is a bit small, and it does get popular due to the lot sharing trailheads with two other trails: No Thoroughfare Canyon Trail and Old Gordon Trail. Serpents Trail is also across the street. This is a family friendly hike!

A must see. Whether u are a local or not. Easy trails and…read morespectacular views. Picnic areas and toilets to suit the fussiest bottom. Families or single hikers it doesn't matter.

Columbine Park is a nice park located right off of North Avenue in Grand Junction…read more I played softball here on the Adult Men's Wednesday league through the City of Grand Junction. The fields are maintained and kept up well. The parking lot was almost full as there were 2 or 3 games that evening. According to some basic information I found online, Columbine Park is located at 544 28 1/4 Road. This park has one shelter with nine picnic tables and two barbecues. Rental fee is $45 for 4 hours; $25 for each extra hour. They have a large play ground for the kiddos and a huge grassy area for dogs, a football game, some ultimate, a volleyball game, whatever your heart desires. Heck, get a slip'n-slide out and have a party!

Great public playground in Grand Junction. Covered gazebo and restrooms. Lots of grass for park…read moretime fun. Playground equipment good for most ages!

Good people Had a flat on a Sunday ride. Walked the bike in. Went to lunch wile the tube was…read morereplaced. Price was low for what I expected on a Sunday!

Most courteous staff! I have old bikes for the most part and they have been outstanding getting my…read moreold not super up to date bikes in tip top shape. Fast turn around and very knowledgeable to the kind of mountain biking I do. Thank you Grassroots :)