<strong>Spectacular landscapes: </strong>The Book Cliffs stretch from Utah into western Colorado near Grand Junction. Grand Junction is one of three towns clustered in Colorado's gorgeous Grand Valley.
Spectacular landscapes: The Book Cliffs stretch from Utah into western Colorado near Grand Junction. Grand Junction is one of three towns clustered in Colorado's gorgeous Grand Valley.
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<strong>Vineyards: </strong>The area has become an increasingly popular wine region and is also home to many peach orchards.
Vineyards: The area has become an increasingly popular wine region and is also home to many peach orchards.
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<strong>Palisade: </strong>There are three towns in the Grand Valley. Palisade is a fruit and grape growing community approaching 3,000 people.
Palisade: There are three towns in the Grand Valley. Palisade is a fruit and grape growing community approaching 3,000 people.
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<strong>Restoration Vineyards: </strong>This winery in Palisade hosts live music against a striking mountain backdrop.
Restoration Vineyards: This winery in Palisade hosts live music against a striking mountain backdrop.
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<strong>On the river:</strong> The Colorado River flows through the Grand Valley in western Colorado carving out mesas and buttes.
On the river: The Colorado River flows through the Grand Valley in western Colorado carving out mesas and buttes.
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<strong>On foot: </strong>Colorado National Monument offers a range of outdoor activities, including many hiking trails.
On foot: Colorado National Monument offers a range of outdoor activities, including many hiking trails.
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<strong>Colorado National Monument: </strong>Most of this National Park Service site rises more than 2,000 feet (610 meters) above the Grand Valley of the Colorado River.
Colorado National Monument: Most of this National Park Service site rises more than 2,000 feet (610 meters) above the Grand Valley of the Colorado River.
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<strong>Ute Canyon: </strong>One backcountry hiking trail makes its way through Ute Canyon.
Ute Canyon: One backcountry hiking trail makes its way through Ute Canyon.
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<strong>Mount Garfield:</strong> This peak in the Book Cliffs is a Grand Valley landmark. Hiking up Mount Garfield involves a change in elevation of 2,000 feet.
Mount Garfield: This peak in the Book Cliffs is a Grand Valley landmark. Hiking up Mount Garfield involves a change in elevation of 2,000 feet.
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<strong>Grand Mesa: </strong>Located 45 minutes east of the Grand Valley, Grand Mesa is considered to be the largest flattop mountain in the world.
Grand Mesa: Located 45 minutes east of the Grand Valley, Grand Mesa is considered to be the largest flattop mountain in the world.
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