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Things to do in Grand Junction

Things to do in Grand Junction

Dane Campbell August 24, 2023

A lot of students come to Grand Junction from bigger cities on the Front Range. Understandably, there is a little bit of a culture shock when first stepping into a smaller town (especially outside of campus). Even...

The good old candy shop

Casey Smith November 15, 2018

Winter is coming! I am so ready for the holiday season because Grand Junction gets even cozier during the holidays. Downtown there are Christmas lights hung all over main street and the shops offer all...

It's uncanny

It’s uncanny

Casey Smith October 22, 2018

Colorado is a centerpiece for art. Fall especially is a time of inspiration for many artists and galleries alike. But one thing typically ties all of these galleries together. They mainly focus on two...

Oh - to be a kid again

Oh – to be a kid again

Casey Smith October 10, 2018

As October comes around there’s something that comes to mind on a daily basis - oh, how great it would be to be a kid once again. Watching kids excited about their costumes, fighting over candy, running...

The Epic Escape Game

The Epic Escape Game

Casey Smith October 8, 2018

Recreation is so important in Grand Junction. Mesa County is ideal for those who love the outdoors and wine; however, it appears to have little to offer outside of those activities. Even though I love...

The Hot Tomato

Casey Smith September 9, 2018

I’m back! This last week has been exhausting- I think the dust has settled from back to school excitement and all that’s left to do is buckle down and focus on school, work and business with extracurricular...

The Candle Kitchen

Casey Smith September 4, 2018

Last week I wrote an article called Grand Valley Bucket List. But here’s the thing, even though Grand Junction is a tiny town to some, there’s a lot you can still see and do here. It was pretty impossible...

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