Mt. Garfield

How about this smoke? Just how hazy is it in the Grand Valley? Check out the view, or lack there of, from the top of Mt. Garfield.

This week the Grand Junction Spotlight is on my coworker from KEKB, Waylon Jordan. Waylon is a DJ on KEKB, a musician and a master of Mt. Garfield.

One should always pay their respects to the flag. There is, however, one flag in Mesa County you should see for yourself. There is a catch, though. Seeing this flag will require a little work on your behalf.

Did you know you had a cheerleader rooting for you as you climb Western Colorado's Mt. Garfield? It's true. Someone has taken the time to send encouraging messages your way. Who's behind this gracious effort?

You owe it to yourself to enjoy a hike up Mt. Garfield. Sure, there are plenty of excellent hikes around the valley. This one, however, deserves your immediate attention.

How about that wind last Saturday? Pretty bad, huh? As bad as it was in the valley, you should have experienced what was happening on Mt. Garfield. Here's a sample.

Last Saturday morning was simply perfect for a hike up Western Colorado's Mt. Garfield. Upon reaching the top, it was obvious something was amiss.

The next time you're hiking Mt. Garfield, why not take a detour and visit Gearhart Mine.

Would you like to see the top of Mt. Garfield, but don't feel like taking on the intense burn in your thighs which accompany the hike? This amazing photographer has done the dirty work for you.

There's a new flag flying high at the summit of Western Colorado's Mt. Garfield. The next chance you get, be sure to take a look.