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Films for Armchair Adventurers

Jan 27, 2023 11:15AM ● By Colleen M. Story

Thanks to one local woman and the Rotary Club, the Banff Film Festival returns to Grand Junction and adds a stop in Delta

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A worm's eye view of composting

Dec 22, 2022 11:42AM ● By Bryan Reed

Vermicomposting can take your home composting to the next level

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Winter wildlife fun

Dec 22, 2022 10:48AM ● By Kimberly Blaker

Here are a few ways to teach your grandkids about local wildlife.

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What’s your camp style?

Aug 01, 2022 02:33PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

I’m not much of a camper, which sounds like sacrilege in Colorado. I prefer to remain spoiled with modern-day luxuries, but I’m not opposed to “roughing it” for brief durations.

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Explore natural beauty and cultural wonders

May 03, 2022 02:31PM ● By Victor Block

These 7 UNESCO sites in the United States range from alluring parks to architectural treasures and cultural icons.

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Is my cat an adventure cat?

May 03, 2022 10:36AM ● By Sara Ferguson

Doing fun things with your cat can enrich his or her life and deepen your bond. Here's how to determine if your cat is an adventure cat.

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Camping with grandkids?

May 03, 2022 10:31AM ● By Jan Weeks

A child’s survival kit is a must when camping, here are 7 simple items to pack in a survival kit.

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Liberty Cap: an excellent outdoor adventure

Aug 30, 2017 11:00AM ● By Jan Weeks

An article in The BEACON motivated me to put a trip up Liberty Cap trail on my life list, under Things to Do This Year. And what better time...

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Is your lawn and garden bird friendly?

Aug 31, 2016 10:52PM ● By Guest

Birds are more than just beautiful visitors to your lawn and garden. They are an important component of a healthy local ecosystem. Making yo...

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History meets adventure in western Colorado

Aug 31, 2016 03:08PM ● By Cecily Whiteside

Anyone hiking the Colorado canyons with regularity will stumble across Paleolithic rock art or old cowboy and mining camps. The rock of the ...

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9 worthwhile hikes in the Grand Valley

Aug 31, 2016 12:37PM ● By Cecily Whiteside

Western Colorado summer is in full swing, which for hikers means one thing: The trails beckon. But the heat of the day can be too much for s...

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