2023 Adventure + Experience Guide
Wild West Balloon Adventures
Floating in a hot air balloon surrounded by the vibrant Colorado colors is one of the most spectacular things you can imagine. The balloon flights take place in the morning, leaving you plenty of time to head out on your next activity. You will fly with Bud Whitehead, owner and operator with experience and skill, so sit back, relax and take in the views.
970.879.9191
20 YEARS OF M2D!
Mountains to the Desert Classic (M2D)is celebrating its 20th Anniversary as the primary fundraising event for the Just For Kids Foundation, a 501(c)3 in San Miguel County, Colorado.
Join our beloved local ride on September 23, 2023. It’s the most beautiful Gran Fondo of the U.S. Southwest —beginning in Telluride or Norwood and finishing in Gateway, Colorado. Whether participants choose to ride 133, 100 or 70miles, they will experience the full Colorado beauty and grandeur of mountains to desert terrain. From alpine glow and aspen forests to sandstone cliffs and palisades, participate in this iconic ride to support the youth of our San Miguel County communities.
The 20th Anniversary Ride will be better than ever — saddle up with your friends and family and join us for the adventure!
Register now at M2Dclassic.com
Natalia’s Hat Bar
Let’s have a hat party! Complement your next event with a custom hat bar for you and your guests. Natalia’s provides creative elements like ribbons, feathers, jewels and more to bring unique flare to each hat to make the experience personalized and special.
970.260.6802
RAFTING THROUGHTHE GATES OF LODORE ...
... Is like entering an enchanted wonderland. This trip carries you over some of the West’s best rapids, including Disaster Falls and Hells Half Mile. Hike to secret waterfalls and swimming holes, and marvel at thousand-year-old petroglyphs left behind by some of the canyon’s original inhabitants. No where else are the folds and faults of our planet’s crust so colorfully displayed. The Green River flows through the heart of Dinosaur National Monument, then meets the Yampa River at Echo Park and drops into Whirlpool Canyon and across the state line into Utah. It meanders through the idyllic Island Park and then ducks into Split Mountain Canyon for eight more miles of rapids before washing up at the Split Mountain boat ramp and our take-out point. Join for a four-day trip, May-September, and experience the place that has to be seen to be believed.
801.266.2087
Grand Junction Adventures
Family friendly fun from the banks of the Colorado River in downtown Grand Junction. GJ Adventures provides water craft rentals, shuttles and guided rafting including multi-day raft supported paddle board and kayak trips on the beautiful and scenic Ruby Horsethief Canyon.
970.433.4760
Originally published in the Summer 2023 issue of Spoke+Blossom.