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 Main St. for the Holidays by caffeine_induced78 In an effective effort to revitalize Grand Junctions downtown area the city closed off some lanes on Main St to make space for walking traffic. It's a real pleasure to walk down the mall and admire the numerous sculptures lining the 7 block one way walk. I walked it at night in December and the journey was very relaxing with Christmas lights strung in the trees. Keep your eye out for the pieces of art, the city claims that over a 100 are on the strip. I didn't find nearly that many but I'm sure some were small and hidden. Leave a Comment Directions: the 7 block strip of Main St from 1st Ave to 7th Ave.
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The large collection of street art found in Grand Junction arrived there in a variety of ways, but in everyway was approved by a committee of citizens. Some work was purchased by commission or grant. Some work was donated by an art competition, and some work remains on display as available to be purchased from the artist. Other works were commissioned by the business where the art work is on display. The western end of Main Street in Grand Junction has a number of important pieces. The selection of art ranges widely in terms of size, materials used, and in style of artistry, so check out all the images. Leave a Comment
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Until a few years ago, the Colorado River was a dumping ground for old cars and trash. Now, volunteer organizations have restored the natural wetland shores of the river right within the city of Grand Junction. A Botanical Garden and Museum is located at the foot of 7th Street, just across the railroad tracks, and closer to the river is a paved walkway with several pedestrian bridges. I returned to the truck by way of a bicycle trail along the river. At the time of my visit, it was near dark and the Botanical Gardens closed. Rafters and Kayak enthusiasts will be interested in these photos of the river at dusk. Leave a Comment
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I was simply lucky to arrive for the farmer's market activity, but maybe you can be too. There were street musicians, and ethnic dancers, and plenty of vendors. Leave a Comment
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During the Farmer's Market, Main Street is closed to traffic and the vendors open white canopies. I took time to shoot the facades of the old downtown buildings. Leave a Comment
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The City Hall has a nice modern art piece, and there is an outstanding sculpture fountain, but then there are some small private contributions, and a bust of a civic leader too. Grand Junction's collection of street art is truely impressive... Leave a Comment
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It becomes very apparent that the town has developed a tradition that businesses have subscribed to. Most well established businesses in town have commissioned a sculpture to decorate their store front. But, then the city's open spaces and parking areas are also decorated! In this series of images two of the large pieces are also moving art forms, while one is a bust of a baby. Leave a Comment
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The collection of street art downtown truely is impressive, so any visitor should come prepared to really appreciate street art! Leave a Comment
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Biking along the Kokopelli trail Stereotyped (and others will argue as 'over-hyped') the Kokopelli trail is one of the more scenic bike rides in Colorado. It is a long 2-5 day bike ride from Fruita Colorado - all the way to Moab, Utah. The desert-like scenery can be awe-inspiring. Be forewarned that conditions can change radically and it is best to be prepared for *any* changes in temperature, precipitation, and conditions.. Leave a Comment Directions: The trail starts in Fruita - although there are other access points along the highway (on the Colorado side of the border) that you can pick up the trail.. Check with any number of biking shops in the
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by keehotee The Black Canyon of the Gunnison The Black Canyon is a deep, narrow canyon in western Colorado. The canyon walls are so steep you won't find access to the river below unless you drive toward Curecanti reservoir to the south. Leave a Comment Address: 50 miles SE of Grand Junction near Montrose
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