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Home > About Palisade
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What Makes Palisade and the Grand Valley Special?
The
Colorado River is the lifeline of Colorado’s Grand Valley and in
particular, the Palisade and East Orchard Mesa area. Over millions of
years, the Colorado River has continued to change its course, leaving
rich sediments behind. As the river emerges from DeBeque Canyon to the
east, the Book Cliffs and Grand Mesa provide towering backdrops.
Erosion from 10,000-foot Grand Mesa provides quality deposits to this
mix.
From
Colorado’s uplands, early morning winds funnel out of the canyon.
These winds, referred to as the “Million-Dollar Breeze,” significantly
reduce frost conditions and provide a temperate climate. An extensive
system of irrigation canals provides the final ingredient. The result?
The finest growing conditions for some of the best fruit available in
the world.
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