Nature immersion programs in Grand Junction, Colorado

Colorado Mesa University Outdoor Program is an institution located at 1060 North Avenue in Grand Junction, Colorado, United States. As a school focused on outdoor education, the program offers a wide range of exciting and educational outdoor activities for students. From rock climbing and hiking to kayaking and skiing, students have the opportunity to explore the beautiful landscapes of Colorado while learning valuable outdoor skills. With experienced instructors and state-of-the-art equipment, Colorado Mesa University Outdoor Program is the perfect place for students to immerse themselves in nature and challenge themselves in new and exciting ways.

Colorado National Monument, located in Grand Junction, Colorado, is a stunning preservation of the American West's grand landscapes. This institution is home to towering monoliths set within a vast plateau and canyon panorama. Visitors can drive along the breathtaking Rim Rock Drive, where they may spot bighorn sheep and eagles soaring above the sheer-walled, red rock canyons. With an 80-site campground available year-round, visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of the monument while connecting with nature. The 23-mile Rim Rock Drive offers incredible views as it winds up switchbacks onto the mesa tops and along the canyon walls before descending back into the valley.

Saddlehorn Campground is a picturesque campground located in Grand Junction, Colorado, within the stunning Colorado National Monument. This institution offers lodging and park amenities, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the grand landscapes of the American West. The campground features 80 sites for camping year-round, with some sites available for reservation from March to October. Visitors can explore the towering monoliths, red rock canyons, and diverse wildlife along the 23-mile Rim Rock Drive. Bighorn sheep and soaring eagles can often be spotted along the twists and turns of this scenic drive.