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Grand Mesa
Let’s Stay Another Day FRUITA
Fruita is a renowned paleontological center. Take a ride over the Colorado National Monument. Discover bones and fossils on Dinosaur Hill. Check out the abundance of trails for birding, hiking and all-around exploring. Kokopelli’s Trail is a 142 mile trail that goes from Fruita to Moab, UT. Relax under the stars and enjoy a summer concert in Riverfront Park. Visit the Farmer’s Market every Saturday morning June through mid-October.
COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT
The 23 mile Rimrock Drive can be a 50 minute drive or pack a picnic and make a day of it. The monument is famous for its spectacular monoliths and towers. Sunrise and sunset are especially beautiful times to visit.
DINOSAUR TRAIL
At I-70 exit 2 is the Rabbit Valley Dinosaur Trail. This 1½ mile walk takes you among fossil beds to view plants and dinosaur bones in their natural settings.
PALISADE
Palisade offers a pastoral setting of vineyards and orchards. It is the peach capital of Colorado and also has a great selection of other fruits, such as apples, cherries, pears and plums. Palisade is also known as the Wine Capital of Colorado, with 75% of the state’s premium wine grapes and vineyards. Visit one of the many wineries and sample one of their award winning wines.
GRAND MESA
The Grand Mesa is the largest flat-topped mountain in the world. Drive up and over the Grand Mesa and enjoy the scenic views, cool temperatures and places to explore. Visit the Grand Mesa Visitor Center throughout the summer for information regarding hiking, camping and fishing. Page 6