I can't believe it's not a review of this place maybe it's called something different?…read more Montrose is a great town with a lot of activities, food, places of interest. This park would probably be number one in my book. Has Miles abroad paved walking trails which connect to a much longer bike path through the area, as well as smaller off-road walking trails. All of this runs along side the river Which is gold standard for flyfishing! So you can hike, bike, fish, walk your dog, picnic, and I'm not done yet There is a water park here where you can basically go white water rafting or tubing!!!!!!!! Never even heard of such a thing. Do yourself a favor and stop by on your way to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison national Forest. This is a really great town.

The center is a simple one. It's quite adequate for those who need to charge their mood. The beauty…read moreof the place is in its surroundings - a beautiful and quiet place.

The front desk staff was nice but the lifeguards looked careless and kept being rude about…read moreeverything. I just moved here from Texas and was really looking forward to this place it's nice but the people aren't. Rude teenagers running the place made my experience terrible. Wouldn't come back!

Stopped at the dog park on our road trip - great place for the dogs to get out some pent up energy…read moreand stretch our legs. Lots of places to walk around! Only complaint is a lot of dog poop not picked up.

I came here to the dog park which is great as it has 2 sections: small and big dogs. It was not…read morevery clean tho a lot of owners don't seem to clean up. Large park which had a lot of people walking.

Where to start? I love a National Park and this is no exception. Black Canyon of the Gunnison is a…read morefairly understated park, as in many folks don't know about it. It's further out west in Colorado so it takes a bit of effort to find yourself here but you will be rewarded if you venture out west. First of all this part of Colorado is gorgeous and a bit less traveled so you'll have more space to yourself which is lovely. The canyon itself is incredible. It reminded me a lot of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone if you've ever seen that. We did several smaller hikes around the rim as we had little kids in tow. Be sure to hold onto those small hands as I was pretty nervous about them falling in since it's just a big ol' drop around the edges. All that being said, this is a great park and I'd love to return sometimes without kids or when the kids are older to do one of the bigger hikes.

I didn't have the highest expectations going into our trip to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National…read morePark. I didn't know too much about the park and was a bit disappointed that we had to nix the plans to do our large hike in the North Rim of the park. That being said, BCGNP far surpassed all expectations on just our very first overlook - Tomichi Point - within minutes of driving into the South Rim. I was not prepared for the sheer beauty of the canyons. The South Rim is so very different from the North Rim, so if you only have time to go to one, make sure to do your research. The South Rim is much more developed, more popular, has plenty of tiny hikes and overlooks, and brings the easy, classic beauty. The South Rim drive is an easy 7 miles and features 12 overlooks with the longest hike to the overlook being about 0.5 of a mile. And most of the hikes are more like walks. Stunning views, perfect for sunset. You'll also find the BCGNP visitor center on the South Rim drive. The North Rim is much more underdeveloped and less visited. We visited in the late afternoon and only ran into one other group of people while driving their scenic North Rim drive. I believe it's about 4.5 miles, and it is unpaved - that being said, we drove it in a Toyota Corolla without any issues. These overlooks are equally gorgeous but give you a different perspective of the canyon. You'll find a lot of the bigger hikes in the North Rim. While we weren't able to fit one into our schedule, we did do part of the North Vista Trail to see Exclamation Point - wonderful hike, wish we had been able to do the full trail. Overall, I wasn't sure what I was expecting when I visited Black Canyon of the Gunnison, but it definitely wasn't how breathtakingly beautiful this park is. 100% worth a stop, and if all you do is stop at their overlooks, you will still get to experience so much beauty.

I am so happy that the government designated these areas to be a National Forest. I didn't have a…read morechance to go into Gunnison National Forest. Woah what a wild ride my trip was, where do I start. My friends and I had the idea to take a hiking trip in the Rockies, and I don't exaggerate that Uncompahgre is the best place to go. The other popular destinations like Estes Park get over crowded by hikers and tourists which in return drives up the prices fast. Well, Uncompahgre is free to go and you can even camp for free in the area for 14 days. My crew decided to tackle the most challenging hike we could find, Mt. Sneffles from the Blue Lake Trail Head. This monster of a hike is 14 total miles and over a mile of elevation gain. The trails starts with a lovely four mile trek through the forest at the bottom. You get to see the river pretty constantly and a waterfall at some point. At the top of the tree line are The Blue Lakes and they are absolutely gorgeous. Honestly a great hike to turn around at the third of three lakes. We however decided to continue and hike the ridge line. A solid 1000 foot elevation in around 1.5 miles, this is not for the faint of heart. An extremely rewarding view is waiting at the top of the ridge line. You stand at one of the first ridges and get to see peaks extending far off into the distance. The last 1000 foot elevation was insane. It was one of the hardest activities of my life. A solid mile of bouldering and actual climbing all while at elevations of 13,000 feet. If you make it, you will be 100% rewarded with the best views of your life. Great National Forest. I wish I live here cause it is so vast and unique there is new stuff to do everyday. Top place to go before you die. Add it to the list.

This is not the national park. Please do your research on the address before you come here to camp,…read morehike or fish.

A great park. Beautiful area. Tables are clean. Soccer fields and a good dog park is near by…read more Very peaceful.

Small, clean. Lots of shade. Stopped for a lunch break on our road trip. Dogs loved the grass.read more

Columbine Park is a nice park located right off of North Avenue in Grand Junction…read more I played softball here on the Adult Men's Wednesday league through the City of Grand Junction. The fields are maintained and kept up well. The parking lot was almost full as there were 2 or 3 games that evening. According to some basic information I found online, Columbine Park is located at 544 28 1/4 Road. This park has one shelter with nine picnic tables and two barbecues. Rental fee is $45 for 4 hours; $25 for each extra hour. They have a large play ground for the kiddos and a huge grassy area for dogs, a football game, some ultimate, a volleyball game, whatever your heart desires. Heck, get a slip'n-slide out and have a party!

This is a beautiful park. There are hiking trails up or around the hill, areas for picnics, a…read morereflection circle, or choose the pedestrian and biking trail along the river.

So this is a beautiful, off-the-beaten-path, nice place to make a quick stop while you are in the…read morearea. This is some simple, short hiking in the area. The real draw is the huge bronze Eagle statue in the middle of the rock-zen garden. This is a very serine and spiritual place. You can come here to stack your zen-rock pile and reflect on life's mysteries. On a nice day I recommend coming here to take in the zen garden/eagle and then spend sometime down by the river.

We went to Lincoln Park with our 2 year old son today, and there were lots of little kids. It's a…read moreperfectly setup park for toddler aged kids. Everything is on the smaller size as far as slides and heights. There is a bear statue that put animal loving son was memorized by. It's an overall cute and safe park. There are water slides as well in the back, so I can't wait to go back during warmer weather.

This is a great park for grilling out, picnicking, playgrounding, badminton, playing with your…read morefurry creature, or dog (there is a fenced in dog park area between the golf course, and the baseball field), or just general ruckus causing that the outdoors inspire. It's convenient location makes it an easy place to walk to, or just stop by for a brief interlude and be back on your way. Grass is well maintained and there aren't too many surprise dog presents scattered about, YAY. It's nice that a park can exist so close to everything.

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.