Grand Junction, a city of 65,000, is named for the joining of the Colorado and Gunnison rivers, and is growing as a destination for travelers - and not just for hikers and bikers.

While it is not cooling down any sooner, summer vacation is coming to a close soon, meaning District 51 students are getting ready to go back to school.

Short-term rentals that can be secured through platforms like Airbnb or Vrbo have changed how Americans travel.