The Grand Mesa was a classic backdrop of that old era. Tales are told of “fish wars” — of hired guns defending preferred waters — and of wars between cattle ranchers and sheepherders.

Colorado’s Grand Mesa is an 11,000-foot natural wonder that offers uncrowded hikes, Nordic ski trails, superb fall color, and seven biomes. Travelers can take the 63-mile Grand Mesa Scenic Byway ...

MESA, Colo.—The population of moose on the Grand Mesa on the Western Slope has doubled to about 150 animals since reintroduction efforts began in 2005.

Grand Mesa, outside of Grand Junction, is the world’s largest flattop mountain, and it boasts more than 300 lakes, an elevation that makes for cool summer temps, ...