Are you looking for a short walk conveniently located near downtown Grand Junction? Have you visited the trails at Watson Island lately? Make a point to visit while there's still snow on the ground. Fresh snow on New Year's Day made for the perfect excuse to enjoy a walk at Watson Island...

If you have someone who loves the great outdoors on your holiday shopping list, share some of the best hikes in Grand Junction.

Andre Michaud from Grand Junction completed the Colorado Trail in the fastest known time, 8 days 23 hours 16 minutes.

Don't forget to pack your alpaca.

Another Colorado Trail is closed due to high water. It's going to be a few days before you can visit the Pine Creek Trail.

Take a hike -- but like, in a good way.

Hiking is fun, but be safe while doing it.

I really miss climbing Mt. Garfield. Unfortunately, it looks like I'll have to get over it. Here's why my hiking adventures will have to wait at least another week.

You'll find that many popular Western Colorado hiking trails are considerably more fun in colder weather. One such trail would be the Old Kiln Trail. Not that it's a dud in the warmer months, but it's much more fun and photogenic with snow on the ground.

Grand Junction is the perfect place for a winter hike.