August 5, 2011 in Uncategorized
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The Mesa County Library is celebrating 110 years, thanks to several dedicated women of Mesa County.
Margaret Ogilvie started a Women’s Association in Mesa County called the Isabella Club. Its main purpose was to better appreciate and understand the history of the American and Spanish cultures of Mexico and South America. Later it evolved into the [...]
March 11, 2011 in Museum of Western Colorado
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Hard to believe that in just a few miles of hiking you’ll see the oldest rock formation in western Colorado, evidence of massive sand dunes that once covered the area, radioactive rocks that now house dinosaur bones and learn a thing or two about the sheep and cattle wars in Mesa County.
But that is exactly [...]
April 23, 2010 in Museum of Western Colorado
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Grand Canyon and Havasupai
May 3-7
Ever heard of the Grand Canyon paradise? Havasu Canyon is the home of the Havasupai Indian reservation, and within the walls of the canyon are some of the most spectacular water falls and aquamarine rivers you will ever see. BEAUTIFUL. We’ll backpack 7 miles into the canyon, camp and then explore. [...]