Activities

Something for everybody; our area offers just about every non-beach outdoor activity you can imagine. In addition to the specifics presented below the Palisade Chamber of Commerce has a wealth of ideas for interesting outings and exciting adventures. Also visit the Grand Junction Visitor’s Bureau for even more ideas.

• The Powderhorn ski area is about an hour east from Palisade.
• The Grand Mesa also offers phenomenal snowmobiling trails.
• Rafting on the Colorado River is an incredible experience.
• The area offers ample opportunities for the fishermen among you. Western Anglers in Grand Junction can show you the insider spots.
• Great horseback riding about an hour away at Bryce Outfitting.
• Many options for birding and wildlife photography including Bryce Outfitting.
• Several gorgeous golf courses at nearby Grand Junction; the Bookcliff Country Club, The Golf Club at Redlands Mesa, the Tiara Rado Golf Course among others.
• Trails for jeeps and ATV’s can be found.
• Both hikers and bikers can enjoy such spots as the Kokapelli trail and the Colorado National Monument.
• Palisade is the Peach Capitol of Colorado and, in season, fruit stands around the area offer riches and orchard tours are great fun.
• Palisade has the state’s greatest concentration of wineries and vineyards. Enjoy a self-guided tour and sample award-winning wines.
• Sample micro-brews at Palisade Brewery and distilled spirits at Peach Street Distillers.
  Tour area art galleries and watch artists at work.
• The historical aspect of this area also gains many visitors every year.