September 25th, 2011
Story & Photos by Richard Dayvault… A little over an hour southwest of Grand Junction and only a few minutes southwest of Moab are some of our most spectacular and desolate stretches of real estate. This maze of canyons, spires, and buttes was collected into Canyonlands National Park (CNP) in 1964 and enlarged in 1971 [...]
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Recipes and photos by Mary Mansfield and Jane Wood… When we were young, our standard after-school snack was graham crackers with butter and a big glass of milk. If that wasn’t available, we devoured soda crackers with butter. That was it, period and the end. Although crackers and butter were enjoyable, we want to give [...]
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Recipes and photos by Mary Mansfield and Jane Wood… Aaaahhhhhhhhh, Palisade peaches. Best eaten really ripe, just plucked, in the orchard, bending over with elbow up so the juice doesn’t run down your arm. They are in abundance now, so take advantage. We’d like to offer a few more of our favorite ways to savor [...]
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Recipes & Photos by Mary Mansfield & Jane Wood… These “grown-up” desserts are not too sweet. The depth of their flavor lends intensity, interest, and intrigue. And, well, most have booze in them. The other really cool thing is that you don’t have to eat much to be satisfied. We offer mini-treats with big flavor [...]
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Story & Photos by Richard Dayvault… Ever heard of a cold water geyser? They are rare, but you can visit one about 100 miles west of Grand Junction near Green River, Utah. The story of this unusual phenomenon merits a closer look. Most geysers erupt because geothermally heated water near the Earth’s surface leaks down [...]
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The Dick Tracey watch/smart phone is heading our way, finally! And looks like Apple has it! Had to share this with you! Click on this link for the Fast Company story! http://www.fastcompany.com/1779517/your-wrist-is-your-digital-doorway?partner=technology_newsletter
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Story & Photos by Chad Thatcher… We climbed to the top of Kilimanjaro with six students in the summer of 2006 (“we” being the Mesa State College — now Colorado Mesa University – Outdoor Program.) That adventure led to the desire for another big summit, so we focused on climbing Aconcagua during winter break, 2008-‘09. In [...]
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By Krystyn Hartman… The growing popularity of wine and chocolate pairing baffles some wine experts since technically the two should not pair well together. And yet, we can’t help but ooh and aah at the mere thought of a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon and a nip of dark, bitter chocolate. The key to successful wine and [...]
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By D.A. Brockett… I recently held in my hands an enchanting Hutchinson soda bottle, discovered by Mark Bluhm at a local garage sale. Almost illegible, “Henry G Wurtz Grand Junction Colo” is embossed on its aged face. Excitement filled me, for I’m acquainted with Wurtz, and the aqua bottle is extremely rare. The 1870 [...]
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Recipes and photos by Mary Mansfield and Jane Wood… These are not your everyday, run-of-the-mill sandwiches. These are stay-at-home jewels you can spend a lazy afternoon or evening with. And we’ve consulted with Brenda Wray of 626 on Rood restaurant for some outstanding wine pairings that will take the sandwich to the next level. Brenda [...]
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