Last week we asked Grand Junction residents the question, "If you could retire today, what would you do with your free time?" Here's what you had to say.

Have you ever known someone who found themselves even busier after retirement? That's how some of you responded.

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Everyone Dreams About It

Looking back, I think I was about 15 minutes into my first day of work at my first job when I started dreaming about retirement. That's probably true for many. My grandpa had a countdown going at least two or three years before he retired. He had it down to the minute.

Popular Things to do After Retirement

According to U.S. News, these are very popular activities we look forward to upon retirement. They listed travel the world, spend time with friends, nothing, among other things.

That's The Popular Vote - What About Grand Junction?

It should come as no surprise that many responses came in the form of "more time with family." Travel was popular, too. Some answers were surprisingly simple. It seems some want to stay home and watch a movie.

If You Could Retire Today, What Would You Do With Your Free Time

We asked Grand Junction residents, "If you could retire right now, what would you do with your free time?" Here's what you had to say.

LOCAL HIKE: Grand Junction's Ribbon Trail Offers Views for Days

For those that want to see some great scenery but don't want to work for it, the Ribbon Trail is the perfect destination hike for non-hikers.

The Ribbon Trail Hike itself is about 7 miles in length and quite strenuous. But, the first part of the trail from the upper trailhead to Ribbon Rock is not difficult at all. The hike is about 1/4 mile and takes you to some pretty incredible scenery in western Colorado.

60 Stunning Photos Riding on the Durango Silverton Railroad

Take a ride on Colorado's famous Durango-Silverton Railroad and enjoy these amazing photographs.

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