Lovely little place with friendly lady staffing the fruit stand/store! Delicious apples and fair…read moreprices. We couldn't wait and immediately ate one of the Cortland apples in the car. So hard to find this variety in Colorado, and so tart, sweet, and delicious. We have several peaches for the road as well. Highly recommended!

Doug, the owner, was so helpful and friendly. We didn't know that it was a u-pick orchard but it…read morejust made it more fun. We picked up some peaches and grapes. Delicious!!

I am looking forward to visiting this year. In the past I have purchased very good local honey and…read morethe rhubarb in the early summer is wonderful. Very nice people.

Friendly family owned stands. Came to see the sunflower field and bought some Olathe corn. Family…read morewas working the day we stopped in. Cute 8ish old offered to take our groceries to our car. No masks being worn in September 2021. A very sunny, no cloud in the sky day so photos a bit washed out of sunflowers but fun to experience. Have picnic tables outside.

Wonderful pumpkin patch! So thoughtfully laid out with great activities. Fun for the entire family!…read moreWhat a gorgeous location! So glad we went!

Had THE best experience with the most wonderful staff. Sweet woman making wreaths (which are…read morebeautiful!) and Gene Kelly (not kidding!) with the chainsaw. They really went above and beyond to help us. Wish it were closer to us so we could make it a yearly tradition. You could easily spend hours here. Lots of charm and lots of things to do. And get your Christmas card pic checked off your to do list while you're at it! It's the perfect backdrop! All the animals are a bonus. Longhorns especially. (Hook 'em!)

This is a great place for family fun during the harvest and Halloween season…read more For those of you who enjoy canning, pickling, making jellies, or otherwise hoard large quantities of food, DeVries has a great selection for exactly that purpose. Pick your own pumpkin from the patch, get lost in a corn maze, or take home some locally produced honey. This is a great resource for local farm food and fun.

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.

While walking around Grand Junction, I noticed the overwhelming amount of outdoor art throughout…read morethe streets of the new main street development and the surrounding downtown area. I'm sure there are over 100 sculptures and different art pieces in the tight 4 x 6 city block area. I looked deeper into what this was all about, did a little bit of "Google" research and found that the Downtown Development Authority was behind all of this. 'Begun in 1984 and sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority, Art on the Corner was one of the first sidewalk sculpture exhibits in the country. It includes both temporary and permanent pieces in many different styles and media, from abstract stone pieces to realistic bronze renditions. In 2010 Knit on the Corner & Poetry in the Streets was added to the program.' referenced by www.downtowngj.org/aotc.cfm 27 years later, I think the movement has been very successful. The artwork I'm sure has brought visitors from all around the world to see these unique pieces and installations. I am going to take it upon myself to see each and every piece and learn more about this project. I hope you can to.

I am always impressed with the quality of artwork selected each year for the temporary exhibit in…read moredowntown Grand Junction. The works that are part of the permanent collection can be seen around the town. This is something that I hope Grand Junction continues in the future.

Just an amazing time you have to go. Taking pictures doesn't give it just to see any in person…read more Definitely bring some water sunblock sunglasses and a hat, but you definitely enjoy the area.

It is our last stop in the park. We initially planned to visit here first, but were unable to find…read moreparking. By now, the noon sunlight is unforgiving for photography than at 8 am, but the tenterhook rock (on every side!) and other rocks, and thrilling landscapes more than made up for it.  The mostly paved 0.25-mile loop trail is an easy walk. There is a picnic area with a bathroom in the opposite direction, which I didn't go to.

So beautiful!!! You have to go!!! Amazing view!!! You have to experience it! Hold on to your hats…read more It does get windy . That when we went.

If you're limited on time, then hit this place up. It has a very high concentration of arches and…read morecool formations in a very small area. The parking lot is huge, and there are pit toilets if you need to make a bathroom trip. If you are so inclined and don't want to get out in the heat for the hikes to the arches, you can even see them from the parking lot from your car. Otherwise the arches are a short hike away. Additionally, it's good with people who have limited mobility as a lot of the trails don't have elevation gain. For example, the Double Arch trail is considered "barrier free." The trail has a hard packed surface. There can be lines for people who want the perfect shot, but otherwise it's not too crowded.