RIVERSIDE PROPERTY FOR SALE IN PALISADE COLORADO
Building site surrounded by orchards and wine country in Palisade on the western slope of Colorado. Mature shade trees and natural terrain with the Colorado River flowing at the back boundary makes this .90 acre lot an exceptional find to build your dream home. Palisade water tap is available. The Bookcliff Mountain Range rises in grand splendor and the well-known landmark, Mount Garfield is on the horizon. The area is known for hunting, hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, rafting, fishing wild horse sanctuaries and more. The historic town of nearby Palisade offers residential services, schools and several annual events such as Palisade Peach Festival, wine sampling, farmer’s market and more. Live the small-town lifestyle, enjoy mild winters, sunny days, blue skies, star studded nights, and all the outdoor recreation Colorado has to offer right out your back door.
WESTERN SLOPE OF COLORADO
Palisade presents small town living with many services in an old fashion setting among orchards and residential homes surrounded by the towering Bookcliff mountain range and edged with the rushing waters of the Colorado River. Enjoy annual all year-round events, farmer’s market, peach and wine festivals, breweries, wineries, unique specialty shops, liquor, grocery, hardware, c-stores, motel, pharmacy, fruit stands, bank, library, schools, PO, and many more services. Mount Garfield is one of the well-known landmarks for hiking, wildlife viewing, including wild horses. Enjoy river rafting or tube floating along the river or fish along the many easy accesses to the riverbanks. From Palisade the towns of Clifton, Grand Junction, and Fruita span several miles along I-70 with major shopping, colleges, schools, hospitals, regional airport, and more amenities for residential and business needs. Stop at any one of the museums or visitor centers to learn more about the history and what the region has to offer. The region is known for its mild winters, sunny days, and all year recreation from the high desert to the nearby mountaintops.
COLORADO OUTDOOR RECREATION
The Western Slope of Colorado has year-round recreation for all outdoor enthusiasts from the high desert areas, to the valleys and mountain tops. Travel the Rim Rock Drive of the nearby Colorado National monument and enjoy the magnificent views of rock formations, canyons, plants, birds and wildlife along the drive or hiking trails. Stop at the visitor center for information on picnic and campground areas, hiking trails, youth learning opportunities, and the history of this valley’s treasure of beauty. The surrounding high desert offers off-road, ATV, hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails with valleys of dinosaur finds and diggings, river rafting, boating, and fishing. Find many challenges with the popular wheeling on the Jeep trails in the area. Drive I-70 and Highway 65, also known as the scenic byway of Grand Mesa, sits the largest flat top mountain in the world with over 300 lakes for fishing, boating, camping, lodges, and thousands of trails for hiking, ATV, biking, horseback riding, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and hunting districts. Photo opportunities abound for the amateur or professional photographer. A visitor center on top of the Grand Mesa has information and a gift shop. Powderhorn Ski Resort sits at the base of Grand Mesa with ski slopes for all ages and skills with winter and summer activities. Find the adventure in every direction Colorado is known for.
