Grand Valley Outdoor Recreation Coalition

Innovation meets adventure at MRP, a Grand Junction-based manufacturer designing and hand-building premium mountain bike suspension, chainguides, and components trusted by riders around the world. Every product is conceived, tested, and refined on Colorado trails before making its way onto bikes across the globe.

What sets MRP apart is its commitment to craftsmanship, performance, and customer service. By designing, assembling, and testing products in Grand Junction, the team ensures every component meets the highest standards while continuing to support riders long after the sale.

We're proud to have MRP as a Friend of the GVORC and appreciate their role in showcasing the Grand Valley as a hub for outdoor recreation innovation and manufacturing.

Join us one week from today for a True West Campfire Session and help shape the future of outdoor recreation in Mesa County!

Share your hopes, dreams, concerns, and priorities in a small-group conversation focused on the outdoor recreation community you know best:

🏔️ Non-Motorized Trails
🏍️ Motorized Trails
⛷️ Winter Sports
🛶 Paddle Sports
🧗 Climbing
🎣 Hunting & Angling
🪂 Aerial Sports
🤝 Access & Equity

Whether you're a lifelong local or new to the area, your perspective is important. The ideas shared during these conversations will directly inform the True West: A Shared Vision for Outdoor Recreation in Mesa County Master Plan.

The CMU Outdoor Program is once again partnering with Colorado Parks and Wildlife to offer a 2-day Hunter Education Course, and spots are filling quickly! Scan the QR code to learn more and register.

Whether you hike, bike, fish, hunt, paddle, camp, ride OHVs, climb, ski, or simply enjoy spending time outside, your voice matters.

The True West Community Survey is your opportunity to help identify the priorities, investments, and opportunities that will guide the future of outdoor recreation across Mesa County. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete, is available in English and Spanish, and is open through August 14.

This plan belongs to our community, and the more voices we hear, the stronger it will be.

Don't wait until the deadline, take the survey today!

https://bit.ly/4peBz1V

Today we're excited to spotlight The Desert Dose, a Grand Valley business dedicated to helping people connect with the outdoors through adventure, education, and exploration.

Whether you're looking for local trail inspiration, outdoor insights, or resources to make the most of life on Colorado's Western Slope, Desert Dose celebrates the landscapes, recreation opportunities, and community that make this region so special.

We're grateful to have Desert Dose as a Friend of the GVORC and appreciate their commitment to inspiring outdoor adventure while helping strengthen the outdoor recreation economy in the Grand Valley.

Be sure to check them out at desertdose.com and follow along for your next dose of desert adventure.

Help shape the future of outdoor recreation in Mesa County!

As part of the True West: A Shared Vision for Outdoor Recreation in Mesa County initiative, we're hosting a series of Campfire Sessions—small, facilitated conversations designed to hear directly from the people who know our outdoor spaces best.

Whether you ride, hike, hunt, paddle, climb, ski, or fly, we want to hear your hopes, dreams, concerns, and priorities around outdoor recreation in our community.

Join us on Monday, August 17th on the Lowell School Lawn.

Help The Gear Junction celebrate its 10th Anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 8, with a full day of festivities from 9 a.m.–7 p.m.

Enjoy an in-store mystery sale, live music, a special anniversary beer at Trail Life Brewing, and enter for a chance to win a Rio Craft 12' Colorado raft package. Giveaway eligibility is based on qualifying purchases and consignment history, and winners must be present for the drawing.

Stop by, celebrate a decade of keeping great gear in circulation, and join the fun!

Celebrate the unveiling of the new Tracing the Flow exhibit at the Confluence Center of Colorado this coming Thursday, Aug. 4th.

The evening begins with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:00 p.m., followed by a presentation on The Future of the Colorado: Hydrology and Home Conservation. Guests are welcome to arrive at 4:30 p.m. to mingle before the program begins.

The event takes place at the Confluence Center of Colorado, 2596 Dos Rios Dr., Grand Junction, and concludes at 6:30 p.m.

Help give back to one of the West's most iconic river corridors!

Join Colorado Canyons Association and the BLM for the Ruby-Horsethief Volunteer River Clean-Up, a two-day float next weekend, dedicated to removing trash and protecting this incredible canyon landscape. With impacts from the Snyder Fire, volunteers are needed now more than ever.

Whether you're a seasoned boater or simply looking for a meaningful way to make a difference, this is a great opportunity to help care for the river we all enjoy.

Learn more and reserve your spot: https://www.coloradocanyonsassociation.org/events/rh-volunteer-river-clean-up

Today we're proud to highlight Bonsai Design, LLC, a longtime leader in creating world-class aerial adventure experiences.

At Bonsai Design, the mission is to give people experiences they never thought possible. From zip lines and aerial adventure parks to custom challenge courses, their team transforms bold ideas into unforgettable outdoor adventures. With a proven design and construction process, Bonsai Design has helped communities and destinations across the country bring ambitious, artistic, and one-of-a-kind recreation experiences to life.

We're grateful to have Bonsai Design as a Friend of the GVORC and for their continued investment in strengthening the outdoor recreation economy here in the Grand Valley and beyond. Learn more at bonsai-design.com.