The Grand Junction State Park Locals Should Know Better

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter One of my favorite things about Grand Junction is that you don’t even have to leave town to find lakeside trails, wildlife, fishing spots, or access to the Colorado River. The Connected Lakes section of James M. Robb Colorado River State Park brings all of this together on the southwest side of town and offers a remote setting to relax in. Here’s the best part: most people forget it’s even there. 10 Colorado Facts: James M. Robb Colorado River State Park/Connected Lakes Gallery Credit: Wesley Adams How Connected Lakes Became Part of a Grand Junction State Park Read More: One of Colorado's "Most Giant" Trees is Near Grand Junction The Colorado River State Park was renamed after State Representative James M. Robb in 2005, honoring the civic leader who helped establish the five-section park system that stretches nearly 35 miles along the river.

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