Since I'm new to the area, I know there's a lot of different places that are daytrip distance from Grand Junction. Here's the three that I would like to check out that are less than two hours away.
We all know that the Black Canyon of the Gunnison is a wondrous place. The rest of the world is now waking up and finally discovering our secret. Congrats are in order as the Dark Sky Organization has now bestowed special recognition on Black Canyon as an International Dark Sky Destination.