Entries by Paul Aspelin, Relocation & Listing Expert
Ridgway State Park: Day Trip from Grand Junction
Ridgway State Park, Ridgway Reservoir, and a Surprise Drive Over Owl Creek Pass We have driven from Grand Junction to Ridgway multiple times and have always admired Ridgway State Park and the Ridgway Reservoir from the road. We decided to make a point to go to the park for the day, visit the town of […]
55+ Communities in Grand Junction
House Hunting When You Are 55+ 55+ Communities in Grand Junction offer a range of options for older adults looking for low-maintenance and active living. Before I made my move to Grand Junction, I was holding an open house in a new construction single family home geared towards older adults. The neighborhood had a Homeowners […]
North Rim Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Day Trips from Grand Junction: North Rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park If you’re based in Grand Junction and looking for an unforgettable day of hiking, the North Rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is a must-see adventure. I’ve read a few places that claim the Black […]
Crawford State Park: Day Trip from Grand Junction
A Wonderful Day at Crawford State Park I highly recommend you take a day trip to explore Crawford State Park. It’s about 75 miles SE of Grand Junction. Crawford is on the West Elk Loop, a Scenic and Historic Byway. (See map at the end of this post.) It takes about 1.5 hours to get […]
Don’t wait! Semi-Retire in Grand Junction
Find the Perfect Work/Life Balance in Grand Junction For a simpler, more fulfilling work/life balance, many choose to Semi-Retire in Grand Junction. To me semi-retirement means working full or part-time and having a flexible lifestyle that allows you more freedom. Full retirement in Grand Junction is fabulous, but why wait until you fully “retire” to […]
Living in Durango CO vs Grand Junction
Comparing Living in Durango CO vs Grand Junction I’ve had several people call that are comparing Living in Durango CO vs Grand Junction when they are researching moving to Colorado. Both Grand Junction and Durango offer appealing lifestyles in our very scenic Western Colorado, but they cater to slightly different preferences. When you’re relocting, I […]
Day Trips from Grand Junction: Goblin Valley State Park Utah
Day Trip to Goblin Valley State Park Utah Looking for more Day Trips from Grand Junction? Consider Goblin Valley State Park in Utah. It’s about 2.25 hours west of Grand Junction. I published a post called Day Trips from Grand Junction CO that has more ideas. You can read it next if you haven’t read […]
Moving to the Redlands area of Grand Junction
Living in the Redlands area of Grand Junction I have out-of-state clients who are considering Moving to the Redlands area of Grand Junction. So, I shared with them the many attributes about this region of Grand Junction. The way I see it, I figure more people moving to Grand Junction, Colorado might be interested in […]
Things to do in Grand Junction: Dining & Drinks
Things to do in Grand Junction: Dining & Drinks New to town? Looking for some things to do in Grand Junction that include eating or drinking? I have compiled a list of some of our favorite places to go. For some, it’s outstanding food or drinks. For others, the views or the atmosphere stand out. […]
