What to Do in Palisade, the Ultimate Summer Destination
Located on the westerly gradient of Colorado , some 40 miles from the Utah border , is Palisade – a veritable haven slap splash in the midriff of the desert . Conveniently situated off I-70 , Palisade ’s lush , fertile grounds are an anomaly in comparison to the arid , moth-eaten terrain of surrounding Mesa County . Thanks to a 182 - day growing time of year , a temperate climate – mild , by Colorado standard – and a 78 % average of sunshine throughout the year , Palisade is know as “ The Peach Capital of Colorado ....