Thunder Mountain Camera Club promotes the study, enjoyment and use of photography in Mesa County. They produce beautiful esthetic photos. Click here to view photos from 2011's finalists.

Want a dream volunteer job where your office is the great outdoors? Trail Hosting with the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department may be for you.

A joke a day keeps the blues away. Although we'll only be uploading new jokes every week, laughter really is the best medicine. See for yourself why Laughing Matters is one of the BEACON's most popular columns.

Everyone has different ideas of romance. Just because Valentine's Day is over, doesn't mean that you can't take a day trip--an Easy Excursion--to one of these thrilling and even romantic locations.

RSVP's Handyman Project volunteers use their skill, time and compassion to help seniors on a limited-income and people with disabilities remain living safely and independently in their own homes.

Life is full of ups and downs. Sometimes you'll work your way to the top and then have to start again at the bottom. Such is the case with BeaconFest, the largest senior fair in Colorado, as some things need to start again at the bottom in order to become greater.

The Colorado State University Extension is offering seedling trees and shrubs at a nominal charge for conservation purposes to those who qualify.

You may be surprised to hear that the annual Academy Awards has been running longer than the NFL Super Bowl, yet they share the same high TV ratings and high-priced commercials. Read about the local women who throw elaborate parties as they watch Hollywood celebrities fight for top awards.

Doesn’t it make you feel good when you meet someone who considers you a youngster? That's what happens when you meet 106-year-old Montrose resident Retta Vela.

A joke a day keeps the blues away. Although we'll only be uploading new jokes every week, laughter really is the best medicine. See for yourself why Laughing Matters is one of the BEACON's most popular columns.

Is it possible that love, like fine wine, improves as we age? Female readers from every continent share their romantic tales of love.

To Mesa County resident Glenda Moore, age is an attitude that doesn't keep her from exercising and staying active in her church and community. She said that it is her faith that keeps her going.

During the 1800s, thousands of men were enticed to seek their fortunes in the Rocky Mountains. Some searched for gold, while others sought for another profitable American trade commodity.

A bingo hall may not look like a smokin’ hot spot to find a mate, but two Mesa County couples are living proof that love finds a way.

Exquisite taste for those with small budgets, this restaurant may be the best in town that you've never really heard of.