Mt. Garfield

As 2018 drew to an end, I thought it best to climb Mt. Garfield one more time to get a better perspective. From that vantage point, things look really good.

Resolve to do a few of these in 2019.

Are you dying to climb Mt. Garfield in the near future? You might want to put that plan on the back burner. I can think of two good reasons NOT to hike Mt. Garfield this week. This reason alone is more than adequate.

There is one essential experience missing from your bucket list. If you live in Western Colorado and don't have this on your itinerary, please add it immediately.

Here's what Grand Junction would rather do between climbing Mt. Garfield and swimming from Palisade to Fruita.

I've climbed Western Colorado's Mt. Garfield hundreds of times, and to date, have never seen this. Is it new?

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?