We went to Palisade, CO near Grand Junction for Thanksgiving with Jamie and Cal.
It was awesome. We may have a new Moab.
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| Rabbit Valley - peaceful on a Thanksgiving evening - likely roaring with ATVs at other times |
We brought bikes as the primary means of fun - but it ended up snowing for half of the trip and turning the trails into a muddy mess.
 The Farmhouse that we rented on VRBO was incredible. Cheap, cozy, spacious and accommodating. It was located in Palisade and was close to all of the orchards, 20+ vineyards, distillery, brewery, and cider house.  |
| The Ribbon Trail - high above Grand Junction |
Our favorite winery:
https://www.canyonwindcellars.com/
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It snowed on us Friday night and cancelled our biking plans - so we spent time hiking in the Colorado National Monument. We still managed one bike ride along the road of orchards and vineyards above the Colorado River.
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| Monument Overlook |
The farmhouse had a fantastic literature and music collection. Jamie and Cal cooked incredible dinners and we were able to relax after dark in the comfort of a warm house instead of a frigid tent.
I am going to post the VRBO - to help convince friends and family that we should return soon.
https://www.vrbo.com/476583
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| Pinyons in the snow - entrance to Monument Canyon |
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| Headed up Monument Canyon |
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| Beautiful Monument Canyon Sunrise |
Looks beautiful. I want to come out in the spring. I could be easily convinced to go!
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