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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.Vineyards: The area has become an increasingly popular wine region and is also home to many peach orchards.Palisade: There are three towns in the Grand Valley. Palisade is a fruit and grape growing community approaching 3,000 people.Restoration Vineyards: This winery in Palisade hosts live music against a striking mountain backdrop.On the river: The Colorado River flows through the Grand Valley in western Colorado carving out mesas and buttes.On foot: Colorado National Monument offers a range of outdoor activities, including many hiking trails.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.Ute Canyon: One backcountry hiking trail makes its way through Ute Canyon.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.
