Grand Junction & The Colorado National Monument (ft. Aspen and Palisade)

[@jessicawashkowiak1619]

Thanks for visiting our beautiful town of Palisade. Super happy you had fun!

[@lonh8554]

We have been in Palisade for almost 3 years now. It will be our 4th year in Colorado. We moved here from Austin,TX. We really like the slower pace and all the outdoor activities. We love it here!

[@ONWorldTravel]

Loved Palisade! ❤️

[@jerrychronister7232]

Headed to Montrose, then you have to drive up to Ouray (pronounced "yur-ray"). It's one of the best places on Earth, waaaaay better than Aspen. Check out Box Canyon Falls, and the Million Dollar highway into Silverton. Born and raised in Colorado, so this is the inside scoop.😎

[@marktracy]

And the cost of the hot springs is much better. 2021 price was $17 where Glenwood was $50.

[@Armyzentasy]

Yes they need to go ouray 🫶

[@skreeeboy]

Yup, Ouray is the best mountain town in Colorado.

[@liamposovich9966]

I’m a geology student at Colorado Mesa University located in town (Grand Junction)! All we do is study the monument and the areas around it, so if you have any questions about the geology lemme know! Always always happy to educate people on the wonders of western Colorado

[@enjoylife7030]

Your honest portrayal of the vibe among the people in Aspen was very refreshing. I think it is one of those towns for the Jones's to be seen and be kept up with. The two of you are so down to earth that I can understand the feeling you got while walking around the center of Aspen. Great video as always.

[@ONWorldTravel]

Cheers!

[@TVB1st]

You showed Grand Junction so beautifully that I am wondering why in the world I am moving out of here? ))) I am sorry you just drove through the Monument, there is such amazing hiking in there!! Takes time of course but really gorgeous hikes.

[@ONWorldTravel]

Awesome to know, we wished we could have spent more time there! So cool you got to live there! All the best!

[@maybeerainmaybeesnow]

Thanks to you both!!

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thank youu

[@andremathews1823]

"do you pickle?" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Another great video!!!

[@user-Mike8290]

If anyone's curious the van was in the canyon because the guy drove off the road on purpose before his court date on serious charges. But he woke up alive and well with his van balanced on the rock spire and was rescued

[@davidbochmann5811]

There is a very dangerous curve right there that occasionally gets both motors and bicycles. However it is the location that a lot of people choose to commit suicide. The van in question was a suicide. It happens a couple times a year the national park service tries not to talk about it the local government tries not to talk about it because they don’t want people to be copycats. But it is called cool shivers point because it is such a dramatic drop sheer cliff right off the edge with almost no guard rail

[@Kizitty]

Hope you enjoyed Junction! It's beautiful here!

[@ONWorldTravel]

Heck yea, loved it!

[@kirkthiets2771]

Don't come back. They demolished the public bathrooms on 5th street and replaced it with one porta pottie for a downtown area lined with over 1,100 parking meters. If you come back... BYO diapers

[@fergman300]

Cool video...Powderhorn Ski resort, 45 min from Grand Junction is awesome for winter fun..... along with Adrenalin Adventure in town, where you can rent dirt bikes or utvs and explore the desert. I live and work in the Bay Area of CA.... but purchased a house in Grand Junction years ago... and still have it... I plan on retiring there.

[@ONWorldTravel]

That sounds awesome William! Maybe a winter spot idea 💡 and Grand Junction sound an all around great lifestyle and place to live and retire!! All the best! 🤘🏽

[@otradventuresontheroadrv7056]

Looks like you guys are still cruzing strong. Colorado is a bucket list location for National Parks.. Stacy Loves those National Parks too. We have 24 to go to hit all 63.

[@davidbauguess]

My home town, I love seeing others enjoy just how awesome it is to be here. Thanks for this!

[@ONWorldTravel]

That’s awesome David, all the best!

[@edhaskell1554]

Next time check out Crested Butte. It's like "Aspen used to be". A great RV park there also.

[@ONWorldTravel]

We unfortunately had to skip Crested Butte this time around. We had one chance but the weather got real bad so we left it for next time! Looking forward to checking that out though! Cheers Ed!

[@domenicomanni8641]

I moved in GJ just in may 2022 after 10 years in the stressful Los Angeles ,the valley, mountains and rivers view ,give to me a new life ,I leave just 1.5 mile away from the National Monument's entrance ,waiting for some snow tonight yeeeeeaaaaaaahh Nice video guys !!!!

[@Edward_Monge]

Great video! My wife is working in Grand Junction so I’m visiting her next week.

[@ONWorldTravel]

Nice Edward, really cool spot! We just scratched the surface of GJ so will have to go back at some point! 🤘🏽

[@Edward_Monge]

@@ONWorldTravel hopefully we will cross our paths then. Thank you for sharing your adventures. Great video!

[@christopherstromberg3070]

As a native to Colorado I’m glad you enjoyed the valley. I moved to junction 7 years ago from Denver and fell in love. It’s a beautiful part of the country. I agree, Aspen is too snobby, but the majority aren’t from Colorado.

[@ONWorldTravel]

That’s awesome Christopher, we absolutely loved the area! Will def be back!

[@TheJansenJournal]

Love it! Great energy guys! Keep on exploring!

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks, all the best!

[@relaxandchill1456]

Such a cool life you guys have. I live in Grand Junction for 1 month in 96' I loved it. Parents couldn't land jobs so we directly moved to Springfield, MO (Home of Bass Pro Shop;))

[@ONWorldTravel]

No way, GJ must have been so different back then! We definitely feel fortunate to be able to experience this lifestyle! All the best to you!

[@mariannefifield3826]

I live in Palisade; I drive up to Aspen to day ski. Check out Powderhorn Resort on the Grand Mesa and Sunlight Mountain in Glenwood Springs, both nice little mountain and much less expensive. But do treat yourself to a day up on one of the 4 Mountains in the Aspen area.

[@ONWorldTravel]

Awesome suggestions, thanks for that!

[@pamelacapps8359]

Great videos. I live in Grand Junction and love the Monument and the Grand Mesa. Although I haven't been to either for awhile.

[@ONWorldTravel]

That’s awesome, what a cool place to live! All the best Pamela!

[@pamelacapps8359]

Thank you.

[@ramonnape]

ily guys!!the enthusiasm the happiness ugh🧡🧡

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks for that, all the best!

[@mrjdblack]

Good job on the vid! I grew up in Palisade and lived in GJ for 20 years. So many local spots I recognized. Good stuff Side note, I watched you guys roll through where I live now in Florida. Great vlogging and super fun to follow along

[@sarahrea1711]

Hello 👋. Im so happy you both came to visit and had such a great time! As some one who was born and raised in the valley, I'm glad you where able to see the beauty and the amazing wonders that this valley has to offer. Your video captures all the good we have here. Please come back soon and maybe we can sit down and enjoy a coffee

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks Sarah! We had a blast there, will definitely be back! 🤘🏽

[@oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078]

Your videos always put a smile on my face just can’t get enough of them!

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks for the kind words! All the best!

[@oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078]

@@ONWorldTravel you’re welcome and I hope to run into you both at a campground one day!

[@phungdo447]

Your editing is so funny! Cute vlog, thank you!!

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks Phung Do!

[@Snacks2613]

My dad lives there cant wait to visit!!! I was just in co springs last week!!!

[@matsulli2086]

I doubt the ranger told you that Rattlesnake Canyon is available along the Monument road at the top. It has a nice trail to the Arches, the second biggest concentration to Arches National Monument. You drove right by it. GJ is our home base. Glad you enjoyed it. The best part of Aspen is leaving it, or skipping it. Just found the channel. Great stuff!

[@ONWorldTravel]

No way Mat, that would have been awesome had we known about it!! Another reason to go back at some point! Cheers for that! 🤘🏽

[@cinnamonberry3867]

Every week I check your subscriber number. It keeps going up and up, by like 1-2K a week. Congrats to you both. Loved this weeks video. Hubby and I are former Californians. We both grew up in the east bay, specially Alameda and Contra Costa counties. We hope you guys have a chance to explore Idaho this time around. City of Rocks and Craters of the Moon parks are deff worth a visit.

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks for the support Cinnamon! We working hard at it! 💪🏼 Hope to visit Idaho on our next loop!

[@danielandcaitlin]

Glad y’all learned the truth about Aspen 😂 We’re in Crested Butte for October and it’s an outdoor paradise! So beautiful with the aspen trees changing, tons of hikes, and some of the best mountain biking in the world!

[@ron343]

I would like to know how long it takes you to edit an episode who is the one that finds all the clips from movies you slip in the episode very well done.

[@losingitincolorado]

There’s some beautiful back country I could have showed you! Minutes from where you were! Thanks for stopping by and next time don’t forget a green chili burrito 😁 or Los J’s super fries!

[@ONWorldTravel]

Omg, how did we forget a green chili burrito?! 😂 Sound so good, would have been cool to explore those spots! Thanks Sonya!

[@MikeJay0716]

Looking forward to seeing if you decided to take on Red Mountain Pass in the next episode. If you're looking for a ski resort with a more friendly vibe that is much more affordable than Asspen then try Purgatory. It's north of Durango and while not as flashy as some of the others for us locals that's just fine. If you want the flash go to Telluride. It's almost as expensive as Aspen but with a lot less (well, maybe not a lot less) attitude. The skiing is killer and the scenery may be the best in Colorado.

[@brucedensonjrr803]

I loved your video! I live in Snowmass Village.

[@joefoland7703]

You guys might want to look into Steamboat Springs in Northwest Colorado. Their a ski resort with some great views

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks Joe! We loved Steamboat Springs and we’re thinking the same thing! It’s not the cheapest place to ski but looks awesome! Cheers!

[@coach.austin.galloway]

We were (still are) in Canyon View RV Resort when you guys were here. I recall seeing y’all around the park! I had no idea y’all were YT famous 😅 this is my 1st time seeing one of y’all’s videos. Hate we didn’t get to meet! Perhaps another time. Safe travels guys.

[@ONWorldTravel]

Hey Austin!! Bummer man, that would have been cool! We ain’t YT famous 😂 just having fun with it! Maybe we’ll run into each other again down the road! All the best and safe travels!! 🤘🏽

[@coach.austin.galloway]

@@ONWorldTravel Thank you! & safe travels to you guys as well!

[@LivinginGrandJunctionColorado]

Awesome!! Great job!

[@ONWorldTravel]

Thanks a lot! Loved it!

[@ellceez]

Late comment from the peanut gallery :) I was born in Aspen and would still be uncomfortable going there! But we lived in Basalt in the late 60's and it was the only nearby hospital to be born at, so I'm native! Also lived in Collbran and Grand Junction for a few years and I'm sorry you missed the Mesa, it's beautiful up there. I get so nostalgic every time we visit the relatives still in Grand Junction. Now you couldn't have possibly missed the peaches did you? Before there was wine that whole valley was filled with peaches and it's great for produce all around. I miss it!

[@gregcrespin123]

Check out the mesa next time you guys come to grand junction/ palisade

[@ONWorldTravel]

Will do! Cheers!

[@joshhulst8541]

You won me over when you hated on Aspen and loved Avant vineyards. You guys are wonderfully welcome anytime in GJ!

[@moore_2_explore]

Colorful Colorado! Just incredible, but yep, Aspen is not our jam. 😂😉

[@Pyrexlover]

Grew up in Colorado miss it everyday

[@justinrodgers1485]

Check out Sunlight ski resort just outside of Glenwood Springs it's affordable, beautiful, and I believe one of the last ski resorts that doesn't make snow, it's all natural snow.

[@rockybridges4820]

thx for sharing and stay safe

[@ONWorldTravel]

Cheers Rocky, all the best!

[@davidhines68]

The part of the Colorado River at Grand Junction used to be called the Grand River. The name Grand Junction derived from this river name.

[@nicoleedmands4207]

I've always been taught here that its the merging of the two rivers.

[@davidhines68]

@@nicoleedmands4207 Sorry, you're right, the Junction part is from that, but the Grand part is from the former name of the Colorado.

[@mr.towerz9855]

That cow bell at the end lol

[@adamtuck4161]

gotta go to ouray if you come back!!

[@ONWorldTravel]

We did Adam, and loved it!! Video coming within the next couple weeks! Cheers! 🤘🏽

[@garyarnett1220]

Someone suggested Purgatory Ski Resort, there's also Powderhorn on the Grand Mesa just a short drive from Gd Jct. Both are good and more budget friendly.

[@natlovell122]

Just got back from Grand Junction for a wedding. Absolutely loved It and the Colorado National Monument is stunning!

[@ProAverag3]

You are in my back yard! Make sure you get to Ouray and Telluride, SOOOO much better than Aspen

[@ONWorldTravel]

Will do! Cheers!

[@nicholasnelsen4600]

Guys should do glenwood springs or Estes park.

[@Freddy37022]

Had some friends who went to Crested Butte

[@nicoleedmands4207]

You would be surprised how many people have driven their cars off of the monument on purpose. One year it was happening so frequently they had to instill a curfew and lock the gates

[@theBROWNbanditP]

Yeah, I'm very tempted to at least leave one "negative" comment on this video. Kind of heart breaking how beautiful and horrible Grand Junction really is. Been here since 96' and my god has this place gone through the ringer. Not getting better any time soon either.

[@305dreamhonda]

Yeah Aspen is not my favorite. But GJ and Pali!? Hell yes!!!

[@ONWorldTravel]

🤘🏽

[@ColorOmi]

As a local from junction its beautiful but the illegal activities of pharmaceutical variety is incredibly bad. Thanks for showing all the good parts ❤ it reminds me why I do like it here.

[@ONWorldTravel]

Didn’t know about all that but like most places, once you live there long enough you tend to see the full picture. Cheers for sharing, just passing through we loved it! All the best!

[@johnj3360]

Aspen has some of the best skiing in the world with little to no lift lines. Getting a table for dinner however can be a fiasco.

[@johnnyanderson4141]

You should go to NYC and see how expensive is parking over there.

[@teriadams7398]

The cost of living in Grand Junction is very high and the college students have destroyed all the rental properties in the city. It use to be really pretty here.

[@theBROWNbanditP]

Just one of a thousand problems here. Weird seeing an outsider have a "only positive" experience here when you know the truth.

[@SirBSandness]

Comes to Aspen for an hour complains about the parking talks to some “locals” . Shits on it then place on social. 😂. Y’all really got the lay of the land.

[@phoenix8888]

Love your 📷 I live in Southern Colorado and it's absolutely beautiful ❤️ thanks for sharing your journey with me ✌️💕

[@pennyfarley8934]

Back in September of 1997 my first husband fell 450 ft at cold shivers point

[@emilio3769]

Telluride colorado

[@ONWorldTravel]

Heck yea Emilio! Vid coming soon! 🤘🏽

[@emilio3769]

Red mountain, million dollar road. And wolf creek pass...

[@emilio3769]

Also natural sand dunes, and crestone mountain. Best natural water to drink fresh out of the creek!!!.. pinion seeds! 🛷 More hot springs.

[@Ibar3735]

FYI - Dumb and Dumber was filmed in Breckenridge, CO and Park City, UT (hotel scenes at the Stanley Hotel in Estes, CO)! Breckenridge is a much better town than Aspen! Haven't been to Park City so no idea on that one.

[@emilio3769]

Lake city and black canyon are just a little mid colorado.. but more colorado. Less Utah... more beautiful.. natural sand dunes and hit springs in San Luis Valley.

[@ONWorldTravel]

Loved black canyon too, another vid coming soon! 💪🏽 thanks for the suggestions Emilio!

[@alexquevedo831]

The word Colorado means RED in Spanish. The Spanish named Colorado for its red colored rocks.

[@RobertWorley]

thats why we call them aspenholes lol

[@ONWorldTravel]

😂

[@DJ_ames]

Am I the only one that noticed that the sound the trailer door made when its swung open sounded like Yeah from Usher? (:42 mark)

[@aokay720]

I'm hearing the homelessness in grand junction is really bad. can you comment on your experience during that time?

[@TaylorParnell]

ABSOLUTELY EPIC I LOVE COLORADO MOVED FROM CALIFORNIA TO COLORADO NOW IN ISRAEL IF YOU GUYS EVER WANT TO COME OUT ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@paulgreen2303]

We discovered Durango 12 years ago and visit once or twice a year from South Texas. This year we were there 5-days in May and came back for 11-days in Sept. We stay in a National Forest Campground 15-mi North of town (on Hwy 550). Haviland Lake Campground is unbelievably beautiful deep in the woods and surrounded by mountains, with Haviland lake at the foot of the CG. 50-amp electrical service yet big sites deep in the woods. Check it out it's the perfect place for a longer stay in the area. Plus great skiing at Purgatory Mountain Resort right up the road, too.

[@angelachiaro4887]

"$6/hour!!!" Lol wait til you try to park in Vail

[@_TheBlackPrint_]

WHAT ONLINE JOBS DO YALL WORK?

[@brettchevy1870]

Nice video guys. I agree with others that Winter Park may be worth checking out for you. You should check out the Frasier/Granby area too. There is also a little ski area called Silver Creek in there too that is cute and used to have night skiing. It may still. Winter Park and Silver Creek are close to each other so and easy drive. Granby, Grand Lake and Winter Park are great in the summer as well and more down to earth than Aspen. Thats also the west side of RMNP so a lot of camping options as well. Oh, and Palisade is really known for its peaches. It's late in the year for them but if you can find them, they are awesome.

[@theBROWNbanditP]

1:12 Perfect shot of this town. A sea of old white people wandering aimlessly. I have lived in Grand Junction since I was young. Complete culture shock once I moved out here from Baltimore, MD. There are next to no black people here. The college brings in a few athletes here and there, but this place is a pretty backwards town. The city has amazing views, and honestly, there are a lot of great people here, but if you are from Grand Junction, you know what a dump this place is. Nepotism runs rampant here and you are mainly out of luck if you are not from the area. I'm glad that there are people who can enjoy this place, but most of the people I know here are overworked, underpaid, underappreciated, and undervalued. There is nothing for kids to do here for the most part so our community has had huge problems with drugs. The city council and other decision making members of our local government have done everything they can to discourage new businesses in manufacturing, agriculture, and technology. They want the money and resources of a big city, but want to stay the same small town, leading to the residents bearing the burden. Rent and housing has become a huge hardship for a lot of people I know since the pandemic, and the general outlook is bad for many residents. We also have a huge problem with homelessness here. Honestly, I'm counting the days until I can move away from this soul suck of city. Again, a lot of amazing people in Grand Junction, but good god this place is only enjoyable for the privileged few. The rest of us are doing the best we can to raise our families and be a part of the many amazing communities in Grand Junction. Can't stress enough how many friendly, hardworking, and amazing people here who deserve better. Sorry to ON World Travel for this comment, but the only time things change for us in Grand Junction is when we are under a spotlight. At least you guys are bringing attention to this place and showing what an amazing experience it can be. Heart-breaking what's been done here over the past 20+ years I've lived here. You can delete my comment if you like. I wish you wouldn't though.

[@wjj7411]

It's so refreshing to hate on Aspen... If you actually rip, you know it's a legit ski town once you look past all the Gucci and Prada.. The combination of vertical, terrain variety, size and snow quality/amount makes it top 5 in the country and the best overall Colorado. Palisades, Jackson, Snowbird/Alta and Big Sky are the only mountains in the same league. Aspen/Glenwood is also a ski bum paradise if you actually live/know the culture and the rich/famous people in Aspen are way less snobby than places like Vail, Deer Valley, Park City and Jackson.

[@agrxdrowflow958]

Markiplier was in my town!

[@ONWorldTravel]

Haha 😂 totally see it too!

[@RobertWorley]

if you are still in town i can take you crystal hunting

[@kathymayberry8830]

I see they are praying for the snow to stay away.

[@JamesLeeRebudz]

Grew up in Grand Jct. The side you didn't see is how bad meth is there and other drugs. It's pretty racist and stuck in it's ways. But other than that it's a great place to visit and a horrible place to live.

[@theBROWNbanditP]

100%

[@georgesimpson1102]

Don't forget the name colorado Means color red

[@jimndenise3422]

Aspen is a tad overrated. Awful traffic too. We love Winter Park. Beautiful mountain town.

[@sapercaleb2349]

check out Salida Co !

[@ckl5801]

I wish you wouldn’t post about this place. I moved here because it’s off the beaten path and I don’t want anymore people to move here or travel here. 😢

[@matthewsanders4858]

Grand Junction sucks sooooo bad! I moved from Indiana/Ohio a couple years ago and I hate it here. My wife and I moved for my wife’s job and because her family lives here. But seriously if you aren’t outdoorsy then this place is the pits.

[@theBROWNbanditP]

Couldn't agree more Matthew.

[@46rambo49]

GJ resident, don't send us anymore tourists, the stress on the surrounding lands is taking a toll. on our environment and familys, CA and it's values have ruined our little town.

[@user-df9cw3ru4o]

how about you be real and stop cappin, show north ave GJ and clifton

[@theBROWNbanditP]

How dare you sir? You know damn well our crowning achievement is Bum Park.

[@davidbochmann5811]

You know it’s really sad. You guys have the potential to be a really good channel and to do some really good product. But you spend 90% of your time acting like absolute idiots. Your jokes are not funny your actions are extremely childish and all you do is turn off adults. You really should get serious about what you’re doing and put out a high-quality product and then maybe people would watch your entire shows but I can tell you I turned you off and I won’t keep watching you cause I just can’t deal with idiots

[@ONWorldTravel]

Your entitled to your opinion David. All the best

[@terenceclapper]

Go away

[@terenceclapper]

Stop coming to Colorado and destroying our oil fields

[@JustinBrehm]

The timer lolol f u don't judge me timer ur not my dad

[@knuckldragger]

Plz take this down and stop telling people about the town I live in. K thanks.

[@funkymonkey529]

I'm in grand junction. Lol if your still around I could show you some places and views.

[@ONWorldTravel]

We’ve left but thanks for the offer! Really cool spot! Cheers!

[@kevinscott660]

One word.....awesome. well that's three words....fuck

[@buzzuti]

You get Bonus points for the word “f&ck”! 😂 Leaves you back to 1 word in my rule book! Disco!

[@dalepetersen6533]

This culture of look at me is so annoying!!

[@ONWorldTravel]

??

[@dalepetersen6533]

@@ONWorldTravel And you are oblivious to the narcissism!