Ouray CO, A Beautiful Mountain Town There are so many good things to say about a day trip to Ouray CO I don’t even know where to begin. We have gone there numerous times over the past couple of years and we are always discovering something new. What’s not to like about a mountain town […]
Comparing Taxes: Which State is the Most Tax-Friendly? When choosing where to live, comparing taxes can play a significant role in the decision-making process. Some states offer tax advantages that can save residents thousands of dollars each year. In this article, I am comparing taxes and the differences between Colorado (with a specific look at […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
