This week’s photo challenge is GRAND and though I’ve already posted once, I must post again, for I live in the GRAND VALLEY with the GRAND RIVER (changed to the Colorado River in 1921) running through it, the incredibly grand Colorado National Monument to the south, and the 10,000 foot GRAND MESA (largest mesa in the entire world) directly to the east.
The Grand Valley, in the fall, with Mt. Garfield on the left and the Grand Mesa in the distance.
My daughters and friends climbing Mt. Garfield, high above the Grand Valley.
Another view of our Grand Valley, with the vineyards and peach orchards in the foreground.
This view of the Grand Valley was taken from the incredibly grand Colorado National Monument.
Taken from the Colorado National Monument, with Independence Monument in the foreground and the Grand Valley beyond.
Following my dog down the Colorado River, which was formerly the Grand River. It starts high in the Rockies at Grand Lake.
The Grand Valley from Powderhorn Ski Area on the Grand Mesa.
Winter splendor on the Grand Mesa.
Lake kayaking at 10,000 feet on the Grand Mesa.
My daughter snowshoeing across Island Lake on the Grand Mesa.
Fall colors on the Grand Mesa.
Life is grand here in the Grand Valley. So lucky to live and play here!
A String of Pearls 
Dec 08, 2013 @ 21:45:43
Wow – you had this one knocked the minute it was announced!! This is TRULY grand in every way – great post!
Dec 08, 2013 @ 21:48:06
Thank you! Yes, it was a shoe-in for me, a fun one for sure. Thanks for looking and commenting. I appreciate it!
Dec 09, 2013 @ 00:06:08
Grand life!
Dec 09, 2013 @ 04:50:11
Yes it is!
Dec 09, 2013 @ 09:39:29
Beautiful! A good capture of why outdoorsy people love Colorado…
Dec 09, 2013 @ 20:01:32
Thank you!
Dec 09, 2013 @ 13:06:01
It sure is grand!! 😉
Dec 09, 2013 @ 20:02:21
I’m glad you think so. Thanks for stopping by.