Set within the broader Riverfront Dos Rios development in Grand Junction, Colorado, the project imagines a walkable and bikeable hub that blends river culture, industrial character, and a deep appreciation for the landscape. The experience centers on a bike park, a river recreation area, interpretive trails, and a mountain bike park island that all speak to the site’s rugged past while looking forward to its future.
Steve Scribner
Morgan Law
Maggie Wohltjen
Diem Tran
Taylor Hawley
Jennifer Jaffke
Eclipse Engineering
Bighorn Consulting Engineers
NVision Design Studio
16 acre development overall with a 2,887 sf Cantina and 800 sf Casitas
Grand Junction, CO
Anchoring the space is El Jet’s Cantina, a relaxed gathering spot paired with food trucks, a remote-workspace garage, and a range of overnight stay options including casitas, camping, and glamping. The vision reimagines the local outdoor scene, offering a more soulful, rootsy alternative. Vintage Airstreams are planned to become dreamy lodging pods for those who want a quiet get away. The overall atmosphere aims to bring back the sense of wonder that traditional RV parks have lost while creating a destination for both travelers and locals.
The 4.2-acre site sits at the confluence of the Colorado and Gunnison River. Once home to thousands of junked cars, it is now being restored as a vibrant recreational corridor. Surrounded by trail networks, bike parks, performance spaces, and river access, the location is positioned to become a landmark gateway to Grand Junction’s outdoor culture. At its core, the project seeks to honor the riverfront’s history while generating new energy along this evolving edge of the city.
