Grand Junction History

Scientists still aren't entirely sure what carved Unaweep Canyon — and that mystery alone makes this stretch of Highway 141 worth the drive.

It took dirt runways, two local hangars, and a newspaper publisher with a big vision to put Grand Junction on the aviation map back in 1930.

Colorado became a state in 1876, and Grand Junction followed just six years later — three local landmarks carry that shared history in ways worth knowing about.

Grand Junction's most storied park started out as a fairgrounds, complete with a racetrack and stables, long before anyone called it Lincoln Park.

Get ready for summer fun—free admission nights and farmers markets are just the start at the Colorado Museum of the West this season.

In the heart of Colorado lies a legend that might just make you rethink your next move out of Grand Junction.

For 105 years, adventurers have navigated the wild curves of Serpents Trail, a historic link to Colorado's rugged past and a must-see for hikers.

Picture a single lightning strike setting off a massive blaze. The Pine Gulch Fire changed everything for residents near Grand Junction.

Picture this: a neglected cemetery echoing with untold stories of the friendless poor. Potters Field holds secrets just waiting to be shared.

From towering mountains to ancient tribes, Colorado is a treasure trove of stories that can’t be ignored.