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07/11/2026

Loki Saves the Day!

07/10/2026

Kid’s Fun for Summer? Right here!

Looking for some interesting things to do this week? Here are our ranger programs for the week! Night Sky programs will be held this Friday and Saturday, at 8:30pm in the Saddlehorn Picnic Parking lot. Because of the smoke and high temperatures, Monument Rocks and Up Close & Personal will be inside the exhibit hall at the Visitor Center.

07/06/2026

Free plums in the new red light district of western Colorado.

07/06/2026

Speaking of free… downtown Grand Junction’s plums are ripe and all time!

They also match the hue of the sun lately.

07/04/2026

Happy 250 USA!
Be Free to Be You!

07/03/2026

Cheers to the annual Independence Climb!

In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the annual 4th of July Flag Raising Event will be held at Independence Monument View beginning 9 a.m. this Saturday!

Continuing a tradition Colorado National Monument Superintendent John Otto began in 1911, a Mesa County Sheriff's Office Deputy, joined by other deputies and members of the Search and Rescue team, will climb Independence Monument to raise the American flag high above the valley floor. Climbers anticipate reaching the summit by 11 a.m.

Independence Monument View (1.25 miles east of the visitor center along Rim Rock Drive) and Otto's Trail will offer a great views of the park’s iconic monolith and the famous flag-raising. Park Rangers will be on-site to share about the climb's history and geology of the canyon, including how historical perspectives on the flag raising itself have changed over time. Climbers can also be seen from other vantage points, including Grand View Overlook.

Learn more about Otto's 1911 climb here: https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/historyculture/freedom-flies-high.htm

IMPORTANT REMINDER: fireworks are always prohibited in Colorado National Monument. Fire danger remains high, and several wildfires continue to burn in our region. The monument is under Stage 2 fire restrictions, which includes a complete wood and charcoal fire ban. For your safety, please stay away from cliff edges and pay attention to footing and environmental factors such as smoke, loose rocks and wind. Drive, hike, and bike with caution. Visitor Center hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.

For updates on the Snyder Fire, visit: Snyder Fire 2026.

07/02/2026

HAPPY 250 AMERICA!

07/02/2026

HAPPY 250 AMERICA!!!

06/27/2026

Yar!

06/27/2026

Loki is in Winter Park at the Blues from the Top Fest!

We are also here on Colorado Avenue downtown Grand Junction!

Stay LOOOOKKKKIIIIII!