Stories

Long weekends, six-meal Sundays, cold mornings on the rim. Written here, by people who actually live in Fruita.

Kids digging in the dirt finding dinosaur bones.
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Dinosaur Journey

The Dinosaur Journey Museum in Fruita, Colorado was listed by Travel Channel as one of the “Top 6 Dinosaur Exhibits in America,” alongside The Smithsonian and the Chicago Field Museum. Dinosaur Journey

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A family of four posing for the camera.
About Fruita

Dear Locals, Thank You!

From delicious food to adventure advice to maintaining trails, read on to learn why our locals set us apart. Top Notch Trails Whether you’re hiking or biking, it’s easy to

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Two boys pulling horses in the desert.
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Besides Bikes

Thought the only adventure to have in Fruita was a mountain bike trip? Wrong. Try rafting, horseback riding, and cap the day off with a night at the Rimrock Rodeo!

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