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noir-poetography · 7 months

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Tellerico Trail Head

#nature photography #landscape photography #little bookcliffs #colorado plateau #desert photography

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lyonaria · 1 year

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When you first move from the mountains to sea level you notice the little things.

How close the clouds ARE to you. They move so quickly and you feel like you can see their small movements so much clearer. They look so like animated clouds and you understand why clouds are animated that way.

You breath easier and the air feels thicker. You're body has been used to high altitude and the air feels different. Sure, you could say it's because of the humidity and you certainly wouldn't be wrong.

You struggle with directions. Before... the mountains were your bearings. 'Are the Bookcliffs on your right? Where are the red rocks?' Now, you have to learn the streets and all new landmarks, but there no markers on the same grand scale. This is a not so little thing.

Even after nearly 9 years, the only things that changes is you get used to the altitude.

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safetyphoto · 2 years

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Go-Devil on the Little Bookcliff Railway, 1903 https://ift.tt/Q4ocpjz

#IFTTT #Vintage Everyday

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lokilickedme · 2 years

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In less than 2 hours we sign the papers for our house and are officially no longer homeless. We've been basically drifters since December 4 of last year and while it's been interesting to say the least, I think I'm going to have to face the fact that at this point in my life I don't care to do anything like this ever again. What a long strange trip it's been. There were some experiences along the way that I wouldn't want to miss if it had never happened the way it did, though...

Some good, some not so much.

Like sitting in our empty house on the final night before we hit the road, talking to my only living sibling over pizza about life in general and our lives in particular, knowing we'd probably never see each other again after this trip but finally understanding each other after 40-something years of pretending things were a certain way in our family and acknowledging that no, they're not

Packing up an entire house in less than a week, just me and my brother, and coming to the profound realization that the lives of four whole people can be loaded into boxes and stacked in a truck and after a couple of days you stop missing the stuff you put in them

The windstorm in the Texas panhandle that blew me straight into the gas pumps the moment I stepped out of the car and hearing what had to be a 90 year old man yell JESUS CHRIST WHAT MOTHERFUCKER PISSED IN POSEIDON'S POST TOASTIES...and wondering for the next 200 miles what the god of the sea had to do with a windstorm in Dumas

Listening to Little read town names from the back seat and agreeing wholeheartedly with his pronunciation of Dumas as Dumbass

Telling my kids the story of Milagro as we passed through with white knuckles and picking up my phone to hear my husband say "Hey, you remember what happened that night in Milagro?"

Listening to a radio deejay speak Diné for hours as we drove through Navajo Nation land in New Mexico

Finally seeing the Shiprock for the first time

The snowstorm that chased us all the way from Santa Fe to Moab

Watching/trying not to watch the couple on the balcony above us at the hotel in Monticello while we stood in the parking lot trying to figure out which way to go (they were gettin’ it epic, ya’ll)

Seeing the first massive range of mountains in the rear view mirror as we headed over the second

Being tired of mountains by the time we hit the third

Losing the race to beat the snowstorm and waking up in Castle Valley to more snow than I’ve seen in 40 years

Heading out of Castle Valley like our asses were on fire to beat the second blast of the oncoming storm

Eating something in Moab Utah that...I don’t know what that was. It was good, but I’m not doing that again. Mama likes to know what’s going in her mouth thanks

Screaming over the walkie-talkies with my brother and Big in the truck in front of us and some random traveler who was on the same channel as we crossed the border into Colorado

Taking pictures while I was driving and having people in passing vehicles wave at the camera

The snow

God, the snow. Oh, and the rockslide.

Watching the Bookcliffs get bigger and bigger the closer we got to our destination

Arriving at our destination as homeless drifters and wondering why it wasn’t as romantic and exciting this time as it was when I did it alone 30 years ago. Must have had something to do with the kids having farting contests in the motel room.

Going down to the motel lobby every morning for a week in my pajamas and parka for what seemed like the best damn coffee in the whole world while the blizzard blasted around us like it was never gonna end

Waving to the snow plow every day at noon from the motel balcony with the boys

Snowflakes the size of your fist

Lobby coffee. I still have wet dreams about it.

Never wanting to see the inside of another motel for as long as I live after just about 4 days of being cooped up in one room with three males and two cats. The lobby coffee helped

Moving into the ranch. The murderous peacock horde and Jim the bull and the goat with no ears that bites the back of your leg as you run screaming and never knowing if it was JD, Dingo, or Ratch that was banging around in the basement at any given 2 am and never finding out what Dingo looks like because you only ever saw him from a distance, but nothing beats a good mystery and you know I have available faceclaims

Sitting in the attic with my notebook, typing away while it snows outside on the little mountain town we’re about to call home

Getting an explosive nosebleed in Rock’s Record Store under a life sized poster of George Harrison and going outside only to slip and fall in the dead center of the street, which around these parts is how new residents become locals

Feeling all kinds of weird despair when being told over the phone by an official with the Colorado Department of Education that without a permanent address I would have to register my boys as homeless to be able to continue their homeschooling

Looking at house after house and finding empty closets to cry in in strangers’ homes because everything was either too tiny, too expensive, needed too much work, too expensive, too far from husband’s workplace, too expensive, too everything and too nothing and just...too too

Finding a house we could afford and coming to within two weeks of closing only to have it yanked out from under us and finding out it was a blessing in disguise because no shit you guys, the deceased previous owner owed some dangerous people a lot of money and they had liens on the house that the deceased previous owner’s daughter didn’t know about before she put it up for sale. The house has since been taken off the market and the daughter has disappeared.

Finding another house we love in an incredible location in our price range (barely) that ISN’T being repo’ed by the mafia and putting in an offer on it within one hour of the listing going live...and being informed the next afternoon that we got it.

Calling the Colorado Department of Education back and having them remove the boys’ homeless status.

This afternoon after the closing/signing we start unloading our stuff from the storage lockers into the house and we are having our Bootleg Christmas in February, folks. I have gifts packed up that we didn’t have time to open before we left (we were on the road on Dec 25 and my brother, an anti-holiday Culty, was with us the entire week before that helping me pack up the house) so I finally get to see what @texmexdarling sent me :)

See you guys on the other side.

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dougrobyngoold · 4 years

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Another Stay at Our Favorite B & B - Littleton, CO

The weather returned to normal fall temperatures for Colorado as we traveled down to Littleton for a long weekend with our friends Kathy and Roger Mogard. We went for a hike near Golden and then drove up to BookCliff Vineyards in Boulder for a wine tasting. We got to spend a little time with sweet Sawyer, their daughter Nichole’s baby. What a cutie! On Monday, we played a round of golf at Littleton Golf Course - beautiful weather! Of course, we did enjoy a few bottles of wine out on their back patio during our stay. We had dinner one night with Dan and Catie, at Dan’s house - had to see the granddogs! We also met up with one of Doug’s old high school tennis players - it was fun to catch up with her and Travis, and to meet their baby girl, Addie.

Travis, Addie, Doug, and Sophie - so glad we got to visit with them!

It was a quick trip, but we enjoyed every minute of it. Always a treat to spend time with family and friends. We are headed to Palisade tomorrow for a family get-together at Doug’s cousin Jim’s place. It will be just our kids, their partners, and Jim and his girlfriend, Cathy - lots of outdoor space to hang out in. Trying hard to follow COVID precautions!

#colorado #littleton

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ablebabevintage · 6 years

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A delicious hidden gem in Western Colorado; where culture, culinary and the vast beauty of the Mountain/ Desert landscape brings an abundance of vineyards and farms, that both delight the senses and heart..

Hanging Lake: Glenwood springs, Colorado. Peaks of majestic forest green reflects into turquoise hidden waters.

Now let’s start off with the best of the best. Well to me anyway. I’ll let you decide what part of this journey into my home town you like the best.

I’ve lived here half of my life, a Wyoming native who’s academic interests that brought me to the Grand valley. With this, I instantly fell in love with Colorado and especially this neck of the woods..or umm let’s say high desert hidden on the Western slope of the Majestic Rocky mountains. With an abundance of vast diverse scenery and trails, I found a new love, Hiking, And I’ll tell you the hiking around here is amazing! But that doesn’t touch on this gem hidden valley. We’ve made the map when it comes to our Peaches, Wine, and now Lavender! I’ll feature my favorite local restaurants and must taste items, off their menus!

With mild year round climate, culinary culture, and art that draws people from around the World, you’ll see why I’ve decided to make my home town a must share on my blog destination!

Palisade, Co. Peaches

Cherry blossoms in Colorado

From bare branches to tiny blossoms with a finish of sweet nectar and fruit. Without the Farmer, without the Bee or this harsh high desert sun to soak up the rolling waters off the Rocky Mountains, we wouldn’t get to enjoy in the bounty this Valley brings.

I often set, or drive, or walk and explore and wonder how did I get so lucky to become a part of this community? A self-proclaimed artist finding oneself in such an artists nook. A girl from Wyoming, whose love for exploration became somehow more fulfilling just living here. And a culture of community diverse enough to accept my odd love for belly dance, nature, organics and farm to table food!

With that said, I think the first stop on our Western Colorado tour, we’ll travel down country roads to the quaint little vineyards and farms of Palisade Colorado.

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Sprigs & Sprouts Lavender Farm and Farmers Market

hwy 6, 3669 G road. Palisade, Colorado 81526. – for tasting room appointment call 970-234-1261 10 am-5pm.

Upon passing their Lavender field many times on our way to Palisade, my sister-in-law convinced the guys to stop. This is a place we both talked about going together but soon realized we had no idea what a lovely little farmers market this was. With a sumptuous culinary taste test embodied with a bouquet of scents and flavors awaiting our arrival.

In good spirits, we hopped out of the mini van into their gravel parking lot adjacent to a field of lavender and large green houses filled with lavender. Excited to be there we all quickly B lined into the market through a pale lavender french door, slightly glancing at the plants of the delicately scented blossoms for sale on the cement porch.

The pungent spicy sweet scent of Lavender filled the air as I entered to a vast array of different local artisan products; candles, culinary, bath and body, organics and more filled the first room. A dazzling painting of the vineyards and Mount Garfield drew my eye to the next room, where prints and more culinary items could be purchased. A comfortable feeling of being in a welcoming familiar place came over me. As we started to peruse the different items and take in the scents and all-inclusive specialty foods, I happened by a taste room. Now this is where this little stop on the country road got unforgettable, prolonged, unplanned, yet savourful! Not a very old place I had no idea this small spot on the map, held a taste of Tuscany, Argentina, Spain and the wilds of Western Colorado all wrapped up into one tiny Lavender farm, on the edges of the farming town of Palisade.

An hour or more of taste testing ensued by a knowledgeable and extremely courteous brunette. The shelves of the tiny taste room filled with dark olive-green bottles gleaming with Gold labels, for Olive oil and Silver for Balsamic vinaigrette. Equipped with gloved hands and french bread, then ending with a drizzle of blends of both oil and vinaigrette on ice cream, we were all delighted, amazed, and simply in love with the display and show of the vast flavours presented. Who knew?!?! flavored vinaigrette and olive oil on vanilla ice cream made it all that much creamier? and perfectly mimicked the flavor of an ice cream syrup, rich with sweetness and sapor.

Spending a lot more time than intended, and yes probably more money than planned, we left with a new must go to market for our future recipes, a small cup of lavender lemon ice cream to share and a couple of brown bags full of the flavorful oil, vinaigrette, and other must have, must try; like their lavender infused, savorous seven dust seasoning, which I’ve found quite pleasing on everything I’ve put it on!

Sprigs & Sprouts Lavender Farm and Farmers Market #1 on my guide to Western Colorado!

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Go stomp the Grapes!

Grape-stomping (also known as pigeage) is part of method of maceration; a process in winemaking in which grapes are crushed in vats, leaving the skins in the juice until they have imparted the desired color or the proper amount of tannins and aroma.

One of the earliest visual representations of the practice is a Roman vintage festival that appears on a Roman Empire sarcophagus from the 3rd century CE, which depicts an idealized country scene with a group of Erotes- winged God’s, harvesting and stomping grapes at Vindemia.

Take in this ancient tradition! Free your schedule, your feet and your palette. Pack your bags, and head to Colorado Mountain Wine festival!

Voted the best in the Nation, Colorado Mountain Winefest,. Founded in 1992.

A four-day celebration of wine, during harvest in Palisade Colorado wine country. The Festival centers in the Park, taking place on the third Saturday in September. Much more intimate and feature events like Wine Country Bus Tours, chocolate & wine tasting, wine & painting, among others take place during the four-day Festival.

The lazy little farming town of Palisade is set on the edge of the Mountains, Mesa and barren bookcliffs, with a peak named Mt. Garfield. Orchards, vineyards and farms span the distance as far as the eye can see. A handsome little town, with old brightly painted houses lined with trees. Idealistic, yet brimming with character, Palisade features plenty to do. A favorite pastime is bicycling around to one or all of the many attractions; wineries, distilleries, dispensaries or hit the Farmers Market for sweet fresh produce, and local artisan foods and gifts, every Sunday, June 10th to Sept. 16th, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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Bring in the Peaches!

The high desert brings almost 300 days of sunshine a year to this part of the centennial state. With the sun we get a bountiful harvest of fresh farm to table food, at local farmers markets throughout the Valley.

The summer season ushers in a buzz of talk over the local celebrity, the Peach!

Craving my first taste of the seasons honeyed, mouth-watering peach on the 4th of July, my family and I decided to take our Cousin and her husband, who were visiting the Valley, out to Palisade to experience the local vibe, the abundance of fruit, veggies, local artisan food, drink…and of course the Peaches!

The energy in Palisade brings excitement, wonder and beauty, as far as the eye can see, with the peaks of an ancient Volcano; The Mesa, Mt. Garfield, and unbounded orchards and farms nestled below. A lush green landscape with old farm houses and estates lined up in rows and scattered throughout the hills of Palisade, and neighboring, East Orchard Mesa.

Taking a drive on the twisting roads, through the ambrosial orchards and farms, bearing the succulent fruit, can be quite whimsical.

Just passed the bridge, over the Colorado river in Palisade is a local favorite; Clark Orchards.

Clark Orchards has been growing the famous Palisade peaches for over a 100 years! They produce their own jams, sauces and other culinary treats.

3929 US Hwy 6, Palisade, CO 81526

Clark Orchards is tucked beneath the Mesa, well-organized and maintained, the rustic fruit stand has a long boardwalk entry, aligned with boxes of freshly picked peaches and whiskey barrels filled with a colorful arrangement of desert blooms. As I approached the open barn wood red building, the antique bright green John Deere tractor, and various other aged farming equipment blended in perfectly with the scenery, the orchard and the Mesa.

The view so engrossing, I decide to take it all in, before entering the fruit stand to greet a member of the Clark family standing behind the register. A lovely older lady, with long gray hair pulled back, rosy cheeks and a warm disposition.

“I’m surprised, but happy you’re open on the 4th”

“Oohhh when there’s Peach’s, we’re open!” she smiled

After chatting with her for a few minutes, I looked around. Shelves of hand-made, bottled, culinary condiments and sauces, all complete by the grower, filled the space with other fresh produce. A simple sign that said “cobblers” hung on the wall. Everything lined up, the organization and cleanliness echoed from the outside. The hard work of these farmers grabbed me. Their sacrifice tangible, more so on this Patriotic holiday, a day of rest, for most..

I decided to join a few of my family members out on the boardwalk porch, where the tasting table was set with freshly sliced peaches, sweet cherries, popcorn, tortilla chips, and an assortment of dips and sauces.

Ah.. the first taste of the seasons peach! Accompanied by the fresh cherries, sweet and tangy. A perfect companion to the savory and sweet dipping sauces set out. With little reserve, I tasted them all in order. Peach salsa, a tried and true favorite, with bright sharp tangy peach, in a thick salsa. Monterey jack con queso dip- the spanish girl in me relishes this creamy, cheesy, spicy dip! A zesty mango lime salsa, the union of citrus and cool creamy mango, was one of my favorite new finds! Tangy Raspberry vinaigrette dressing. A spirited, Five amigos roasted red pepper salsa, with piquant layers of peppers in a thick sauce. The tangy smooth cherry butter, was a perfect ending to this intriguing display of samples. My interests in these local culinary crafters deepens. Not only do I have much respect for these farmers, any the multifarious foods they bring to our table, I’m excited to discover more of the fine local fares, they create!

With dips, peaches and produce for the 4th of July dinner, we set off to discover more food and get a better ‘taste’, of Palisade!

After a quick stop at a lovely little fruit stand with a lot of country charm- Balls fruit.

3806 G Rd, Palisade, CO 81526

I wandered around the shabby whitewashed decor outside , taking photos. The appeal of this little fruit stand isn’t lost! I felt a longing to curl up with a good book, freshly sliced fruit from the orchard, and a cold drink, beneath the tree behind the castaway fishing boat, with pale blue chipped paint. Hmmm.. yet another wistful thought to make this little town, right up the road, an opportune escape..

Before heading home to prepare our holiday meal my daughter suggested one last stop. Herman produce. A bold old west design on a brightly colored peach fruit stand. Herman’s took my love of jalapeno to a different level. The candied sweet, pickled jalapeno, is perfect, I found here, in cream cheese with chives. The dish was surrounded by travelers and people seeking fresh goodies alike, getting gobbled down on pretzels. Sugary, creamy, with a slight fiery bite. A definite dip on my future recipe list.

I did skip on buying the sweet pickled jalapeno, to give a try on making my own at home, that are Keto friendly.

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This wraps up the first part of my guide to Western Colorado. I’ll go into hikes, lodging, other local attractions and things to do, on your next vacation, in my future blog posts!

Please feel free to leave comments or send me a message.

Cia for now! Mia

Where the desert meets the Mountains: A guide to Western Colorado A delicious hidden gem in Western Colorado; where culture, culinary and the vast beauty of t…

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jprez006 · 3 years

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Nothing like a #dualsport ride on a sunny November day. Explored some new terrain and my #ktm690enduro which ran like a champ, didn’t see a soul and it felt great. #advrider #adv #getlost #moto #DeBeque #coloRADo #ktm #moskomoto #cyclopsadventuresports #giantloop #arai #wanderlust #wanderer #highwaydirtbikes (at Little Bookcliffs Wild Horse Area) https://www.instagram.com/p/CH66qOuHH7k/?igshid=1mqlqpfl3j697

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elderperfect · 4 years

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La Villa Grande Care Center

La Villa Grande Care Center is a senior housing facility located at 2501 Little Bookcliff Dr, Grand Junction, CO - 81501. There are 96 certified beds at this location. Medicare has issued this facility an overall rating of 5 which has been registered to provider senior healthcare since 03/01/89. ElderPerfect is focused on delivering accurate local information on senior housing facilities and home care providers. We’ve designed our solution to be transparent on listing the extensive options available to your family. Our excellent customer service is achieved by matching relevant facilities to your current requirements based on unique needs and budgets. We constantly review senior housing / home care providers and remove any listing that do not meet our strict policy of conduct and quality. Provider Address: 2501 Little Bookcliff Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81501 Provider Number: 65253 Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid Provider Since: 3/1/89 Provider Ownership: For profit - Corporation Read the full article

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carpetravel · 5 years

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One of the best ways to see the Colorado wine country is on two wheels. The Palisade Fruit and Wine Byway, aka “The Fruit Loop” is one of the popular biking routes through the Colorado wine country as it takes you along the Colorado River, in and out of vineyards, tasting rooms, orchards and fruit stands. Topped off with stunning views of the Grand Valley. (Looking for more things to do in Palisade and ideas on Palisade wineries? We have you covered!)

There are essentially three loops you can do on The Palisade Fruit and Wine Byway, unless you want to create your own route. During our visit we did the West Cruiser Loop. It included most of the Palisade wineries, fruit stands and the lunch spot I wanted to visit making it the perfect ride.

To be completely candid, I was a little nervous taking the kids on the Palisade Fruit and Wine Byway having driven the road the day before. I was worried just how busy it was going to get the next day – not with bikers but cars.

The two-lane road does not have a dedicated bike lane nor does it have a lot of space to the side of the road. But I my fears were eased when we began peddling. The road itself was pretty flat and for a holiday week/end there were very few cars. I would assume that there would be even less traffic on a weekday or non-holiday weekend.

Riding the Palisade Fruit and Wine Byway

There are three loops on the Palisade Fruit and Wine Byway you can take to sip in the Palisade wineries and see the wine country.

East Cruiser Loop: This is a 5-mile easy tour along the Colorado River that starts and ends in downtown Palisade.

West Cruiser Loop: This is a 7-mile loop that takes riders through Riverbend Park and goes by the most wineries of any tour.

East Orchard Mesa Loop: This is a 25-mile ride with several hills along the way. I wouldn’t suggest this route with kids unless they’re in a bike trailer.

Our route for the Palisade Fruit and Wine Byway began at Rapid Creek Cycles where we rented our Wine Country Cruisers. About 1.5 miles up N. River Road we made our first stop stop at what has become one of my new favorites of all the Palisade wineries – Colterris.

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Not only is the wine amazing but the outdoor patio and surrounding vineyards were great for bug hunting (by the kids, of course). You can grab prepackaged charcuterie here to snack on as well.

To be totally honest, there isn’t a lot for your kids to do here and they really should stay outside since the tasting room is small. But guys, the wine is so amazing that you should go and if you’re prepared with coloring books, (or an iPad) and a picnic the outdoor patio is a great place to enjoy and let the kids run around.

We broke up the ride by pulling into Clark’s Orchard, a local fruit stand. The kids were in heaven, eating the “most amazingly delicious” selection of plums, peaches, cherries and fresh salsa. I may have come home with more peach salsa and jams than wine…

If you’re up for a stop to soak in the Colorado River, after you leave Colterrris and before getting to Clark’s there’s a great spot between the two. After leaving Colterris, you will cross a large bridge over the Colorado River. Directly on the right you will find a small parking and picnic area. It’s a great, shaded spot to stop and play in the river.

Be mindful of the water levels and current though. At the time of this posting, the water levels were extremely high and a bit too dangerous – for my comfort level – to let the kids wade in the river. FYI – This spot is also the parking area for the Palisade Rim Hiking Trail.

After cooling off at Clark’s Orchard, we headed to our next stop, Bookcliff Vineyard’s new tasting room. The ride to this spot was a bit tough as you have to go off the main road and through a series of orchards and vineyards before reaching the destination. It’s a gorgeous ride though…and seeing as this winery has been in Colorado for 20+ years and just opened a tasting room in Palisade I had to go. (Their other tasting room is in Boulder their fruit has always come from Palisade.)

After Bookcliff, we were all ready for lunch so we set back out on the Palisade Fruit and Wine Byway towards Diorio’s Pizza. Luckily, we were able to grab lunch here before they closed for their summer vacation.

TIP: Two of the already few restaurants in Palisade were closed/closing that on a peak, holiday weekend!?!? So check to make sure it’s open before planning your lunch stop.

According to Princess Two, who is not a big pizza lover…

I could eat Diorio’s Pizza every day. It’s amazing! The best pizza I have ever had!

I had to agree with her…so, if they’re open, you should definitely go!

After lunch we hit the Lavender Festival across the street from Diorio’s Pizza at Memorial Park. This is where our ride changed.

We had planned to continue on to Plum Creek Winery but the girls were spent from the heat. So instead of pushing it, we returned our bikes and drove over to Plum Creek and then rewarded the girls with Palisade peach ice cream at McLean Farms.

If you’re not biking the Palisade Fruit and Wine Byway with kids or yours aren’t too tired to continue I would suggest you continue on to De Beque Canyon Winery, Red Fox and Plum Creek Winery. (See my list of the top wineries to sip in Palisade.)

TIP: Rent bikes in advance online with Rapid Creek Cycles. They don’t have small, kid bikes but my kids are about 4 feet tall and could easily ride the small cruisers. They do however, have kid bike trailers.

Have you ridden the Palisade Fruit and Wine Byway? What route did you take and what did you think about it? Let me know in the comments.

Take a peak at the following map to route your ride…and get more ideas and where to stay and things to do in Palisade.

The Palisade Fruit and Wine Byway One of the best ways to see the Colorado wine country is on two wheels. The Palisade Fruit and Wine Byway…

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katejmannie · 5 years

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Wine Reviews: Weekly Mini Round-Up For December 24, 2018

I taste a bunch-o-wine (technical term for more than most people). So each week, I share some of my wine reviews (mostly from samples) and tasting notes in a “mini-review” format. They are meant to be quirky, fun, and (mostly) easily-digestible reviews of (mostly) currently available wines (click here for the skinny on how to read them), and are presented links to help you find them, so that you can try them out for yourself. Cheers!

2017 Susana Balbo Brioso White Blend (Valle de Uco): There’s pretty much nothing about this floral little number that isn’t tasty, or expressive. $24 B+

2016 Dominio del Plata BenMarco Expresivo (Mendoza): Herbs, violets, and more sexiness than Right Said Fred could have handled. $34 B+

2016 Bodegas Forjas del Salnes Leirana Finca Genoveva Albarino (Rias Baixas): Vibrant lemons, having a seaside vacation within spitting distance of the sea spray at a superb high-end resort. $50 A-

2014 Atlantida Tintilla (Vino de la Tierra de Cadiz): Basically, a Parliament album; funky, bright, fun, and beautiful. $38 A-

2013 Elo Monastrell (Yecla): Chewy dark berries and blue flowers, approaching with very funky dance steps $35 B+

2016 BookCliff Vineyards Riesling (Grand Valley): Rich in its way, and politely, without being obnoxious about it. $14 B-

2017 Chateau Grand Traverse Dry Riesling (Old Mission Peninsula): It showed up with both flowers and more than enough energy for all of us. $13 B-

2016 Riverbench Estate Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley): You’ll think that it’s a tad too buttery; and you’ll be totally wrong. $26 B+

2016 Tolosa Winery Estate Pinot Noir (Edna Valley): Leather clad sultry characters that are selling leather, then relaxing in leather chairs while putting on more leather. $68 A-

2014 Louis M. Martini Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley): Flashback to the wine biz of the `90s, in all of the right ways. $90 A

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canvasclothiers · 5 years