Active Adult Adventures
MRD offers a variety of different activities and weekly cultural, recreational and/or educational tours. Click on each tab to see a listing of activities/tours offered at this time.
Please contact Liz with any questions at 970-252-4884. Register in person at the Montrose Community Recreation Center, online, or by calling customer service at 970-249-7705.
Premier World Discovery
Enjoy a 7 day 6 night Alaska tour through Premier World Discovery. Highlights: Anchorage, two nights in Denali, three nights in Seward, Denali National Park, Tundra Wilderness Tour, Mt. McKinley, Kenai Fjords National Park, and Glacier & Wildlife Cruise. Inclusions: RT Airfare from Grand Jct, Professional Tour Director, 6 nights First Class Hotel Accommodations, Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation, Dome Rail Journey from Anchorage to Denali, 10 meals, Sightseeing & Admissions per Itinerary. Questions? Call Cindy at 970-252-4884.
- Dates: June 20- 26
Tour Rates - Booking Discount: *$5395 per person double occupancy
- Regular Rate: $5495 pp double
- Single Supplement: +$1325
- *Booking Discount: $200 off per couple/$100 off per single when you make your final payment by check prior to the final payment due date of April 26, 2024
- Registration Code: Register by calling Cindy at 970-252-4884
- Registration Deadline: April 26, final payment due April 26
- Click here to view the brochure with detailed itinerary
Enjoy a 9 day 8 night Greece tour through Premier World Discovery. Highlights: 3 nights Athens, 2 nights Mykonos, 2 nights Santorini, Athens City Tour, the Acropolis & Parthenon, The Acropolis Museum, the Plaka & Syntagma Square, Ancient Olympic Stadium, Mykonos, Delos Tour, Santorini Tour, Santorini Winery Visit & Tasting, Ola Village Walking Tour, Greek Island Ferry Rides. Inclusions: RT Airfare from Grand Junction, Int’l Air Departure Taxes/Fuel, 7 night first class hotel accommodations, 19 meals: 7-breakfasts & 3 dinners, professional tour director, hotel transfers, motor coach transportation, admissions per itinerary, sightseeing per itinerary, baggage handling at hotels. Click here to view itinerary. Questions? Call Cindy at 970-252-4884.
Dates: Oct 1 – 9, 2024
Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 18 (Full payment is due 75 days in advance of tour)
Register early as trips fill quickly.
Tour Rates:
Booking Discount*: $4699 per person double occupancy
Regular Rate: $4799 per person double occupancy
Single supplement: +$1075
* Booking Discount: Make your final payment by check prior to the final payment due date and receive $200 per couple /$100 per single booking discount.
Even before the first snowflakes fall, the city transforms into a magical holiday wonderland filled with lights and decorations, skaters doing figure-eights in Rockefeller Center and the Rockettes kicking up their heels at Radio City Music Hall. Spend 5 days and 4 nights in New York City. Highlights: New York City Tour, 4 nights in Manhattan, Rockettes Holiday Show, Broadway Show, Rockefeller Center, One World Observatory, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, 9/11 Memorial, Central Park, Christmas Store Visit, Holiday Lights Tour, St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Inclusions: RT airfare from Grand Junction, 6 meals: 4 breakfasts & 2 dinners, Professional tour director, hotel transfers, motor coach transportation, admissions per itinerary, sightseeing per itinerary, baggage handling at hotel. Click here to view itinerary.
Dates: Dec 6 – 10, 2024
Registration Deadline: Friday, Sept 22, 2024 (Full payment is due 75 days in advance of tour)
Register early as trips fill quickly.
Tour Rates:
* Booking Discount: Make your final payment by check prior to the final payment due date and receive $200 per couple /$100 per single booking discount
Active Adult Adventures and Tours
Colorado Outdoors is a development company whose primary focus is on the revitalization of the famed Uncompahgre river corridor in Montrose, Colorado. The goal of this development is to provide the region with a desirable location for business relocation and commercial enterprise, bringing skilled jobs and a restored and enhanced river for the benefit of our community. This tour will include stops at Secret Creek Yurts, Mayfly, and the newly opened Shelter Distillery.
Day: Thur Date: Aug 8
Fee: $21 (optional - bring money for drinks and appetizers)
Time: 12:30 pm - approx 6 pm
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 12:30 pm
Registration Code: 50+TOURS_01
Pete Loncar spent a great deal of his career in mining. Since that time, he has traveled the world to view rare birds of all species. Pete will guide us on how to look and listen to birds to identify different types. He will discuss using bird guides and checklists on our visit to Cerise Park. Bring your binoculars for an enjoyable morning.
Date: Aug 13 Day: Tues
Time: 7:45 am to approximately 12:00 pm
Fee: $21 (Bring money for coffee and/or breakfast after the walk)
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 7:30 am
Registration Code: 50+TOURS-02
We will start this adventure at Ridgway State Park where we will take a self-guided walk on the Forest Discovery trail to learn more about plant life, animals, local history and geological features of the park. This is an easy 1 mile walk. We will then head to Ridgway to experience the Farmers Market featuring some of the best of Colorado's farmers and artists selling local fruits and vegtables, flowers and plants, meats, eggs, cheese and artisan crafts.
Date: Aug 16
Day: Fri
Time: 7:45 am – approx. 2:0 pm
Fee: $22 (bring a sack lunch or bring money for lunch and purchases)
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 7:45 am
Registration Code: 50+TOURS-03
Ute Mountain Casino- Tawaoc, CO.
Enjoy warm Southwestern hospitality, delicious dining and exciting casino action and sports betting thrills. You will have approximately 5 1/2 hours in the casino for gaming and dining.
Day: Thur
Date: Aug 22
Time: 6:45 am – approximately 7:00 pm
Fee: $45 (includes transportation and a light snack. Bring money for gambling and lunch)
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 6:45am
Registration Code: 50+TOURS-04
Grab your peanuts and Cracker Jacks to enjoy the sound of the crack of the bat, the cheering of fans, and the camaraderie of sharing stories for those who have a love of the game. Every moment will be a memory in the making.
Date: Aug 27
Day: Tues
Time: 4:45 pm – approx. 10:00 pm
Fee: $31 (includes transportation and ticket to the game. Bring money for snacks and beverages)
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 4:45 pm
Registration Code: 50+TOURS-05
The Arbol Farmers Market is a year-round market in Paonia, CO. Featuring local organic produce, herbs, fruit, eggs, honey, meat, farm fresh products, artisan goods, and so much more!
The Paonia River Park is the product of community collaboration and partnership. Once an in-stream gravel mine, the North Fork River Improvement Association worked hard to reclaim the river, restore riparian habitat, and make the park a friendly recreation area.
Date: September 10
Day: Tue
Time: 1:45 pm - approximately 7:00 pm
Fee: $21
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 1:45pm
Registration Code: 50+TOURS-06
This historical walking tour will examine the seedier side of local history. This walk will visit sites of the notorious saloons, jails, and historical buildings. The tales will intertwist history and legends on the famous and scandalous local characters of the area.
Date: September 17
Day: Tues
Time: 9:00 am – approx. 1:30 pm
Fee: $26 (includes tour, bring money for lunch)
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 9:00 am
Registration Code: 50+TOURS-07
This historical walking tour will examine the seedier side of local history. This walk will visit sites of the notorious saloons, jails, and historical buildings. The tales will intertwist history and legends on the famous and scandalous local characters of the area.
Date: October 17
Day: Thur
Time: 8:30 am to approximately 2:00 pm
Fee: $21 (bring a sack lunch or bring money for lunch)
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 8:30
Registration Code: 50+TOURS-08
One of the finest mining museums in North America, this 3-story building houses the newly restored 1902 county jail, the Historical Society Archives building, and the Mining Heritage Center Museum. The Museum interprets the local mining history with comprehensive “Environmental Exhibits” from Silverton’s colorful past
Date: October 8
Day: Tue
Time: 7:00 am – approx. 3:00 pm
Fee: $29 (includes travel and entry to Museum, bring money or a sack lunch)
Location: Meet at the Senior Center @ 7:45 am
Registration Code: 50+TOURS-10
Covered Bridge Ranch is a family owned and operated 300 acre tree farm and wildlife refuge. This trip will include a wagon ride through the ranch, pictures at the Covered Bridge, petting zoo and pumpkin patch. Enjoy a fall day and special experience
Date: October 11
Day: Friday
Time: 10:15 am – approx. 2:00 pm
Fee: $31(Includes wagon ride and pumpkin patch. bring a sack lunch, or money for lunch at the covered bridge)
Location: Meet at the Senior Center @ 10:15 am
Registration Code: 50+TOURS-11
Active Adult Culture Trips
Just in time for the Holidays! We will go to Mesa Mall in Grand Junction, along with other businesses around the mall based on participant requests.
Date: November 19
Day: Tuesday
Time: 8:30 am to approximately 3:00 pm
Fee: $21 (bring money for lunch)
Registration Code: 50+TOURS-12
We will travel from Cimmaron to Silver Jack Reservoir, over owl creek pass, and into Ridgway for lunch at True Grit. We will make stops along the way to take pictures and enjoy the changing of the seasons.
Date: October 3
Day: Thursday
Time: 7:45 am - approximately 2:00 pm
Fee: $21 ( Bring a sack lunch or money for lunch)
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 7:45 am
Registration Code: 50+FALLCOLORS-01
Learn more about our elected City Officials in this up close and personal interactive session. Afterwards, we will tour the Rathbone Hotel – a boutique hotel located in one of Montrose’s oldest buildings – the former Knights of Pythias building
Date: October 10
Day: Thursday
Time: 8:30 am - approximately 2:00 pm
Fee: $19 (bring money for lunch)
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 8:30 am
Registration Code: 50+CULTURE-01
Letters from Home is a USO style show, honoring artists like Frank Sinatra, the Andrew Sisters, Vera Lynn, the Nicholas Brothers and Creedance Clearwater Revival. This show will be funny, historical and inspirational.
Date: October 24
Day: Thursday
Time: 4:30 pm - approximately 8:30 pm
Fee: $35 –( Includes ticket and transportation. Bring money for dinner at Davetos)
Location: Meet at the Montrose Senior Center at 4:30 pm
Registration Code: 50+CULTURE-02
Montrose Center for Arts exists to enrich lives through education, appreciation and experience of the arts for Montrose and the Western Slope. Straw Hat Farm Market and Kitchen Store is a locally owned and operated boutique business.
Date: November 12
Day: Tuesday
Time: 9:45 am - approximately 1:30 pm
Fee: $26 (Includes donation to Montrose Center for Arts)
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 9:45 am
Registration Code: 50+CULTURE-03
Active Adult Hikes
There will be breathtaking views of the changing colors on top of this Mesa lakes hiking trail. This is a 2.9 mile, moderate hike. Elevation from 9,000 to 11,000 feet.
Day: Tuesday
Date: September 24
Time: 8:45 am - approximately 3:00 pm
Fee: $21 (bring a sack lunch)
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 8:45 am
Registration Code: 50+HIKES-01
T his trip will promise a little bit of everything, starting with a 3.8 mile – easy rated hike at the Ouray Amphitheatre above Ouray. We will finish our day with a warm, relaxing soak at the World Famous Ouray Hot Springs.
Date: September 26
Day: Thursday
Fee: $31 (includes Ouray Hot Springs - bring a sack lunch or money for lunch)
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 7:45 am
Registration Code: 50+HIKES-02
T his is a 2.1 mile, easy to moderate scenic loop on the Uncompahgre Plateau offering stunning views of the San Juan Mountains
Day: Tuesday
Date: October 22
Time: 8:45 am – approximately 1:30 pm
Fee: $21 (bring a sack lunch)
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 8:45am
Registration Code: 50+ HIKES-03
We will take the River Connect Trail approximately 2 miles to the Ute Museum. This is a flat paved surface. Our return will be just in time for Happy Hour and appetizers at Fiesta Guadalajara.
Date: October 29
Day: Thursday
Time: 12:45 pm – approximately 4:45 pm
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 12:45 pm
Fee: $19
Registration Code: 50+HIKES -04
We will be joined by interpretive guide – Mary Jane Masters – to explore the petroglyphs at Escalante Canyon. The trails will total approximately 2.4 miles. Rated easy to moderate.
Date: November 7
Day: Thursday
Time: 8:15 am - approximately 1:00 pm
Fee: $21(bring a sack lunch)
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 8:15 am
Registration Code: 50+HIKES-05
We will walk the River Trail from Great Outdoors Colorado to Riverbottom park. This will be a 3 mile hike, rated easy, on a paved surface. We will return just in time to enjoy Happy Hour and appetizers at the new Shelter Distillery.
Date: November 14
Day: Thursday
Time: 12:45 pm - approximately 4:45 pm
Fee: $19
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 12:45pm
Registration Code: 50+HIKES - 06
Active Adult Rafting and Jeep Trips
This 8 mile, half day trip is a relaxing float with scenic views of the rock canyon walls and desert ecology. Enjoy bird watching and maybe even some wildlife viewing. We will take a short hike to the Eagle Rock Shelter archaeological site which dates back 13,000 years.
Day: Tues
Date: June 11
Time: 8:00 am – approx. 3:00 pm
Fee: $87 (includes transportation, rafting, and guide gratuity – bring a sack lunch)
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 7:45 am
Registration Code: 50+water
Ophir pass road includes some classic "shelf road" sections with stunning views. Alta Ghost Town is one of the best-preserved ghost towns in Colorado. This tour provides some of Telluride's best wildflower viewing. This is a high altitude, 4 wheel drive tour. Ophir Pass (11,789 ft.) /Alta Ghost Town (11,000 ft.)
Date: Thursday, July 25
Time: 6:00 am – approx. 3:30 pm
Fee: $137 fee (bring a sack lunch or bring money for lunch)
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 5:45 am
Registration Code: 50+4wheel
Tomboy Road climbs to Imogene Pass from downtown Telluride to a summit of 13,114 feet. Enjoy the thrill of high country adventure and the colorful history of Telluride's most famous gold mine: Tomboy. This is a high altitude, 4 wheel drive tour.
Day: Tues
Date: Aug 6
Time: 6:00 am – approx. 3:30 pm
Fee: $137 fee (bring a sack lunch or bring money for lunch)
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 5:45 am
Registration Code: 50+4wheel