Resources to Help You Explore

Activities

Camping

Fishing

Local- Uncover Colorado gives you 9 of the best fishing spots to explore near by.
App- CPW Fishing: This app provides all the information you need to plan and record your fishing trip. It also provides information so you can continue to learn more!
Learn- CPW's How to Get Started Fishing is a great resource for people learning to fish.
Watch- Fishing Basics: How to Get Started

Hiking:

Local- OWL's Places to Explore
App- All Trails: This app has a free option that lets you explore trails. Choose what trail you want to do through the app, learn information like distance, elevation, and more and read reviews from others who recently hiked, biked, or ran the same trail. See also: Alltrails- Grand Junction Hikes
Learn- Expert Advice for Hiking
Watch- What Are The Ten Essentials?- REI

Horseback Riding

Local- Visit Grand Junction provides resources for horseback riding trip ideas, places to learn and more.
App- Horse Riding Tracker: This app will track how far you rode, creates a map of where you went, and provides detailed statistics from your ride.
Learn- Carhartt provides these tips for beginner horseback riders.
Watch- Common Beginner Horse Riding Mistakes

Mountain Biking:

Local- Copmoba: Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association
App- Mountain Bike Project: This app helps you explore different areas to plan a ride, find the specific trail you want to ride, and provides information about that trail.
Learn- Expert Advice for Mountain-Biking
Watch- Beginner Mountain-Biking

Rock Climbing

Local- Grand Valley Climbing- Start indoors at our local climbing gym! Learn climbing safety, techniques, and build strength at GVC before heading outside.
App- Mountain Project: Explore climbing areas using this app. This app provides climbing route difficulty, location, directions to get there, tips on how to complete the route, and information on other climbing routes in that area.
Learn- Follow these steps provided by REI to safely climb for your first time!
Watch- Climbing Techniques

Snow Sports: Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing

Snow Sports: Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding

Stargazing:

Local- Best places for Stargazing around the Grand Valley
App- SkyView Lite: Point your phone towards the night sky and this app will help you identify the constellations and planets. Star gazing is such a relaxing and fascinating way to spend your evening. If you drive a bit out of town, the stars get more visible.
Learn- Astronomy For Beginners
Watch- Crash Course Astronomy

Water Sports: Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, & Rafting,

Local- Colorado Mesa University's Outdoor Program offers affordable gear rentals. Their staff can help you prepare for a trip or you can join one of their outings. They host a variety of weekend and evening outings to help you get started.
App- American Whitewater Explore Rivers: This app lets you keep track of different plant and wildlife species you observe. Take a picture of it and others will help you positively identify it. Join the network of naturalists that are observing the biodiversity of the are.
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Wildlife Viewing:

Local- The Colorado Birding Trail
App- iNaturalist: This app lets you keep track of different plant and wildlife species you observe. Take a picture of it and others will help you positively identify it. Join the network of naturalists that are observing the biodiversity of the are.
Learn- Colorado Parks and Wildlife- Wildlife Viewing Tips
Watch- Observe The World Around You by the National Park Service

Get Involved

Looking for ways to make a positive impact in your community? Explore these local organizations to find out ways you can get involved!