My sister was visiting from the East Coast and has always loved any opportunity to spend time with…read morehorses. JR arranged for Ally to take my sister on a tour of the wild horses in the Bookcliffs. This was the highlight of her visit. Ally was kind, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. My sister was paired with an elegant Percheron named Martini. A perfect gentleman. Thank you Ally and JR!

We recently did a 3 hr trail ride and it was the best trail ride we've done! The scenery was…read morebeautiful, the horses well trained, and we were the only riders out there. We saw wild horses and our guide, Lindsay, was fantastic! Everything went so smoothly and my whole family had a wonderful time!

Absolutely awesome adventure! Top of the line equipment and awesome people! Dan was our guide and…read moreknocked it out of the park! He made sure our whole family had a great time!

Fun place to rent a jeep. I came by to see a train of 25 Jeeps returning from a morning ride. Very…read moreprofessional crew!

We just had such a fun afternoon today! We went on a food tour of Downtown Grand Junction led by…read moreGrand Junction Food Tours. I cannot recommend this highly enough. My one caveat would be - bring your appetite. You will be sampling a lot of food (vegetarians note - you will be well taken care of as well!). Rebecca Jones was our guide and really knows the history of many of the buildings we passed as were walking. That was really fun - learned some of the fun (and sometimes slightly scandalous stories of old GJ!) It went from 2-4:30 this afternoon. We met at Main Street Bagels Artisan Bakery & Cafe and sampled a delicious apple pastry while we got organized. Then, we stopped at Bella Balsamic and the Pressed Olive, CO. There, we got a really in-depth introduction to the olive oils and balsamic vinegars they offer. I learned a lot about the polyphenols in good, pure olive oils and the health benefits offered. Next, we we went to MX Tapas Bar Restaurante. We were able to buy margaritas at a special price - but a nice sampling of tapas was included with the tour. Here, as at all places visited, we got really good service with lots of background information about the restaurant and their food. We got to meet the owner, Francisco, and hear how his son helped change the longtime La Bamba restaurant to MX Tapas. After that, we went to Pablo's Pizza and sampled their pesto pizza. As always, it was wonderful! And so good to know about their heavy use of local ingredients and their wacky weekly pizzas! Then - to The Rockslide Brewery and Restaurant, where we met the general manager, sampled beers and were given a beet, cranberry, feta salad and a generous serving of fried salmon (see what I mean about needing an appetite? Our vegetarian had an artichoke dip instead of salmon). We ended up at Gelato Junction - we had samples of interesting flavors (baklava, ube, pumpkin latte, plum, peach etc) and then a cone of our choice. So my brain was happy - all the history. My stomach was happy - all the food. My feet were happy - nice walk in the sun.... This is a fun adventure if you are local or if you are from out of town (a fun thing to do when you have company!). Try it out. I think you will have a lot of fun!

I have been in Grand Junction for 5 years and decided to get to know the area better. My husband…read moreand I took the tour and came away stuffed and knowledgeable about our wonderful downtown. Our hosts were gracious and helped out the waitstaff to ensure the tour moved at a nice - but not rushed - pace. We sampled local restaurant fares and learned about many of the historic buildings on Main Street. I hope they continue to add and change the restaurants they have on the tour. I would recommend this to anyone visiting or anyone new to the area. We were in a group of all adults. I would not bring children on the tour unless they were infants or young adults.

For those of you who don't travel to southern CO often should check out Mesa Verde National Park…read more The location and methods of building by the Native Americans is incredible. This is a seasonal destination so try to come in the summer when the tours are running so you can walk and climb amongst some of the areas.

A wonderful and beautiful park!…read more Mesa Verde means 'green table'. This national park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the best-preserved Ancestral Puebloan ancestral sites in the United States (nps) - it celebrates people. The snowy peaks in the background is San Juan Mountain. We visit multiple Mesa Top Sites, (900-1100, nps). MTS means top archeological sites within this park. We first stop at the Far View Terrace Cafe for bathroom break and also pick up our lady guide; then driving up north, stopping at the PitHouse, ending the tour at the information & research center in early afternoon about 2pm, that includes an hour lunch at Far View Terrace Cafe, with a wonderful view. Two other cafes are the Spruce Tree Terrace Cafe, and the Knife Edge Cafe. The Cliff Palace is impressive. But the tour didn't take us there - only viewed it from afar. I actually bought a mug that changes with heat and a pretty conch bangle from the gift shop. The information center is cool; the museum is ok.

This is a cool little place to check out. If you have been on the road for a while need a walk and…read moresee something then pavement then stop and check out some history.

Three stars for some ambivalence here... The house tour is fascinating, super unique, with 5,000…read moresquare feet of living space with a ton of original furniture, fixtures, home decor and objects in general to look at. Most of it was HAND BUILT by the owners many decades ago. Really cool! But twelve actual minutes to run through it? Really? The docent was nice enough but obviously doesn't care about his job. It was almost funny how he was moving us through as fast as the candy on Lucy's conveyer belt. I reluctantly recommend the tour because the house/history is amazing, but the tour itself desperately needs a new guide and at least double the time to enjoy it. The girl at the front that sold the tickets was a delight: she enthusiastically answered our questions and actually seemed to enjoy engaging with guests.

Our group had the best time- our guide Ethan was hilarious, kind and helped us take great photos!read more

The experience was amazing! Our guide was an amazing person! Had lots of fun in the area god…read morecreated!

We went on the guided full moon hike and while the night sky views were incredible, our guide Tyler…read moremake the trip outstanding! We felt safe and in great hands during the 3 mile trek and learned so much along the way-- not just about the constellations. Tyler was a wealth of knowledge and went above and beyond in giving us further insights into what were interested in experiencing during our time in Moab. I would feel confident recommending any tour offered by Venture Moab.

From the owner: At Venture Moab™ we seek to curate the best experiences in the high desert and bring them to you in…read morea customizable and timely escapade from civilization. Each trip we take out is a different adventure. While we leave with an outline for the day, depending on weather anomalies, overcrowding, time of tour and points of interest you outline, we can change almost anything about the itinerary as circumstances change. Come with us hiking through the national parks, explore the night sky in a new way or enjoy a dinner with a view that no dining establishment can match. Explore the variety of ways we can make your trip to Moab unforgettable.

What a great time. We had never been to Moab and we were looking for tour. We found out about it…read moreat our hotel. We made a reservation and Marcus was very flexible with times. He picked us up at the hotel on time. After filling out some simple paperwork we were on our way. We traveled to places and saw sights that we would have never even fathomed existed if it hadn't been for Marcus. We were able to see areas that the typical tourist driving there own vehicles would never see. We did see things that are characteristic of Moab also....arches and petroglyphs for example. Marcus will tailor the excursion to meet your needs. He had water and snacks in the vehicle. If you have them take your hiking boots. The icing on the cake was that he was much more affordable than many of his competitors.

From the owner: Specializing in half-day and full-day hiking tours, we also provide one of the most affordable and…read morepicturesque 4x4 tours in the Moab area.

I can't say enough good things about our experience with Telluride Offroad! We booked the 2-hour…read moreWaterfall Tour, and it was one of the best things we did while visiting Telluride. I'll admit, I have a huge fear of heights. From the moment we met our guide, Jarret, he put me at ease. He never made me feel silly for being nervous and checked in on me throughout the tour. His calm confidence, kindness, and sense of humor helped me push through my fears and actually enjoy the ride. The views were absolutely breathtaking, and getting to see the waterfalls up close was something I'll never forget. Looking back, I'm so glad I didn't let my fear keep me from this experience, and that's largely because of Jarret. If you're thinking about booking a tour, do it--you won't regret it. And if you can, ask for Jarret. He truly made what could have been a stressful experience into one of my favorite memories from our trip. Thank you, Jarret, for helping me do something I never thought I could!

Our driver, Jarrett, was very personable and knowledgeable. We had a great tour, and would take…read moreanother Jeep tour with him. Very helpful in helping people in and out of the Jeep, taking pictures, and offering local history and information.

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.