Big Powderhorn Perspective from the Sky
Aerial trip from East to West around the Ski Area.
vineyards Wine Country Inn during winter Palisade Colorado USA
beautiful Grand Valley backdrops to the vineyards near Grand Junction CO
Mesa County Fair 2017-Grand Junction, Colorado
The Mesa County Fair July 25th-29th is the Premier Event of the Summer in Grand Junction! Featuring all the wonderful things our valley generates, the Mesa County Fair is an annual celebration of the county, its residents, community and history. The Fair creates an environment that promotes the diversity of the area and features family oriented entertainment, educational opportunities and is a showcase of local products and services including; 4-H, Future Farmers of America, the local agriculture and vintner community, local businesses and our many generous sponsors.
This Fair-ocious event serves 3,341 mi. in rural areas which includes Fruita, Grand Junction, Collbran, DeBeque & Palisade; unincorporated areas include Mesa, Molina, Mack, Gateway, Whitewater and more.
Grandstand events include:
PBR
Cattleman's Working Ranch Rodeo
Demo Derby
Moto Mayhem
Thunder Mountain Tractor Pull
Grand Mesa Color Sunday Drive - Road Trippin' in Colorado
ROAD TRIPPIN’ - **Suggest you watch in FULL SCREEN for best view** Feelin’ a little nostalgic that I’m coming up on my 5 yr anniversary of moving to Colorado from San Diego. It was a dream I’ve had since I was 8 yrs old after visiting a dude ranch in Colorado and I announced “I’m moving to Colorado when I grow up!! I’m a country girl trapped in the city.”
These pics were taken while driving up & over the Colorado Grand Mesa on “Color Sunday” just 2 weeks after moving here in 2010. The slideshow is to give you a sense of what it looks & feels like from the front seat of a Mustang convertible. I hope you enjoy it.
95% of these pictures were taken from behind the wheel of my ’07 Mustang GT convertible while rolling down the scenic highway (hence some blur at times). That’s the great thing about having a convertible, there’s no roof to obstruct the views. (By the way if you’re interested, my Mustang is for sale, has low miles and is in excellent condition!) I have become quite proficient at driving with one hand (or one eye) and shooting pictures & Flip cam movies with the other (especially if I rest my hand on top of my windshield). This is NOT something I’d recommend in California but while country driving in Colorado the traffic is nearly non existent most of the time.
What used to be called “Color Sunday” has now become an entire “Color Weekend” celebrated on the Colorado Western Slope. To enjoy this official scenic byway, travel I-70 then keep an eye out between Debeque and Grand Junction to take exit 49 off the I-70 and travel South on Hwy 65 toward Powderhorn Ski Resort. Just follow it all the way up & over the Mesa (through Cedaredge) and it will drop you off in Delta. It’s just one of many beautiful drives around the western side of the Rocky Mountains that I encourage anyone with an adventuresome spirit to put it on their bucket list.
The Grand Mesa is the world’s largest flattop mountain and home to more than 300 lakes, reservoirs & ponds. “Color Weekend” occurs the last weekend of September every year. The ski lift at Powderhorn Ski Resort is open to ride & get a unique perspective of the colors on the mountain as well as a grand view of the arid valley below to the East which offers a stark contrast indeed. Powderhorn also opens their cafe, bar & grill for those who forget to bring a picnic lunch. Enjoying lunch or drinks out on their deck is an absolute must with the delightful views.
Two weeks after making the big move to Colorado from San Diego (where I’d lived my entire life) and at the ripe “old age” of 49, I began a new chapter of my life here in the Grand Valley on the Western Slope. At a downtown Grand Junction car show I discovered the local Mustang Club and was delighted when they invited me to tag along with them for the drive the following day.
“Color Sunday” is a long time tradition here on the Colorado Western Slope and it’s quite a beautiful experience that I recommend to anyone interested in the beauty of mother nature as she transitions from one season to the next. Spring and summer here in the Grand Valley are indeed breathtakingly beautiful with all the colorful vineyards and fruit orchards in Palisade and East Orchard Mesa and with the spectacular colored canyons, mountains, Bookcliffs and buttes all around us. But Fall... is truly spectacular in all its glory. These pictures with my cheap camera simply can’t do it justice... you must see with your own eyes!
These pictures have not been touched up (only a few were cropped) and taken with a fairly inexpensive Canon 35mm camera so that’s why they’re not professional-grade nor am I a professional photographer so please don’t judge the 'quality'. Also some were taken from behind the windshield hence the weird reflections & smudges in a few. I just wanted to share this with anyone interested in seeing what it looks like here in the Fall.
Enjoy the ride!
For more information on this area, here’s a link:
Powderhorn to Grand Junction drive Colorado
The Most Beautiful County in the World: Mesa County, Colorado
The Most Beautiful County in the World: Mesa County, Colorado: Bookcliffs, on the left, Mt Garfield next, and Grand Mesa straight ahead and to the right. How did these landforms form? What is the land use of this county and what influence does the soil and climate have on the land use that came to be?
Colorado's Grand Mesa
Grand Mesa pix taken by Rob & Sandy Vanya in May of 2009. Grand Mesa is the largest flat-top mountain in the nation. It was late May, and we encountered a snow storm & temps in the low 30s & a snow plow clearing ice off of the roads. The lakes on the Mesa were partially frozen over. The Colorado uplands are a lot different than the Texas Gulf Coast where we live.
Elk on The Grand Mesa
Elk in November 2016 on The Grand Mesa
Mt. Garfield in Western Colorado - November 20, 2016
The ground was a little too muddy to make the climb this last Sunday. In addition, the tunnel under I-70 leading to the parking area at Mt. Garfield was mostly under water.
Mesa Colorado Mountain Home & Acreage
Mesa Colorado mountain home amidst 86 acres of bountiful land with a buffet of recreational opportunity. Ideally located just two miles from Powderhorn Ski Resort, this magical property provides a platform for hunting wildlife, a trail system & like new barn that accommodate horseback riding, go hiking-biking-atving and take in the beautiful scenery that make up this gated tract. Four bedrooms, four baths, formal dining, game & wine room, den, great room, office, decks, fireplaces & more.
Floresta Ranch for Sale, CO Luxury Ranch - Mason & Morse Ranch Company
Exquisite Colorado ranch for sale. This luxury ranch and recreational property located only 9 miles from Crested Butte, CO in Gunnison County is a rare property spanning 1,650 acres. Surrounded by and consisting of pristine land this ranch can be used as a corporate retreat, resort, luxury personal recreational property offering hunting (deer, elk and more), fly fishing, skiing, horse back and ATV trails, snow mobile lands, forest land, BLM and numerous amenities. Nestled in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison National Forest and bordered by the West Elk Wilderness Area, the Floresta Ranch consists of lakes, meadows, an executive home / lodge, barn and access to the finest Colorado lifestyle . The ranch is set apart from of all other high country, mountain ranches with a pristine 10-acre lake called Lily Lake and open, native grassy meadows are overshadowed by the magnificent Anthracite Range bordering its southern borders.
Cattle Ranch
Mesa Creek Ranch
This 1,531.68 Acres has been in the same family for over 40 years. Located in Mesa Colorado, 4 miles from the Powder Horn Ski Resort. This is a working cattle Ranch, with around 400 acres of Irrigated Alfalfa & Brome grass fields. Producing over 10,000 , sixty pound bales of hay. You have over 2,300 acre feet of adjudicated water Rights, by a licensed water authority, according to most recent report, 2013. (report to be provided to buyer).
The water rights date back to the 1800's and come as far away as the Vega Reservoir and as close as the Mesa Creek, that flows through the property. Retrieving water from high in the mountains and through the miles of piping , produce over 100lbs of continuous water pressure. The water is delivered to the Ranch through over 11 miles of underground piping, feeding 14 straight line sprinkler systems.
The property Backs up to over 1 ½ miles of BLM on the West side and on the south west, you have a few neighbors between you and the Grand Mesa National Forest, the world's largest flat top mountain range, reaching over 10,000 feet and covering over 316,000 acres. It has over 300 lakes, where you can enjoy everything from skiing, hiking, biking, four wheeling, hunting, fishing, and camping.
Also located on the property is 6 homes, the largest being over 9,000sf. Five of the homes are used as rental income. There is a large shop that is big enough to hold bulldozers, backhoe's, hay equipment and all the attachments, that come with the sale of this Ranch.
Hunting is great with herds of Elk and Mule deer, lots of turkey and bear. Mule deer in Colorado is draw only, state wide, but the ranch gets land owner permits. Elk hunting is over the counter.
According to the county clerk, the owner received permission to land his airplane on the grass field that is adjacent to hwy 65, back in the 90's. This section of land may be used as your own private airport or used as pasture land.
The property has several hay barns and out buildings. Ponds. Two hunting Cabins.
Upon qualifying, owner will provide a complete list of farm equipment & water rights.
Title search is already prepared. $10,500,000.00
Kind Regards,
Milton Dailey
Home Ranch Sales
Cell: 303-503-1667
Buzzard Creek Ranch
Beautiful ranch for sale with custom home in western Colorado.
Buzzard Creek Ranch is situated on the western slope of Colorado, just outside of the small town of Collbran. The surrounding area is an outdoor enthusiasts dream. Enjoy downhill skiing at Powderhorn Mountain Resort, camping on the Grand Mesa, fishing in Vega State Reservoir, horseback riding the numerous trails in the area and of course big game hunting for elk, mule deer and bear on your own private hunting retreat.
Round Top, Lake City Colorado
This is a run up Round Top Mountain in Lake City, Colorado. This is a pretty easy trail that is more scenic than anything. You have to be a little careful at the top if it has been raining because the last hundred yards or so is a little muddy at the start of it.
Colona Development Land | Ouray County, Colorado Land FOR SALE
Located only 15 minutes away from Montrose and its commercial airport, and only 6 miles from Ridgway Lake & State Park. Prime for development, the property is in North Mesa Zoning, permitting 6-acre lots, and already has buried power, municipal water, and natural gas accessible. With nearly 3,000' of paved county road frontage and spectacular views of the San Juan Mountains, this property is perfectly situated and ready to be put to its best use.
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Colorado Hay Ranch
Published on December 17, 2013
Mesa Creek Ranch This 1,531.68 Acres has been in the same family for over 40 years. Located in Mesa Colorado, 4 miles from the Powder Horn Ski Resort. This is a working cattle Ranch, with around 400 acres of Irrigated Alfalfa & Brome grass fields. Producing over 10,000 , sixty pound bales of hay. You have over 2,300 acre feet of adjudicated water Rights, by a licensed water authority, according to most recent report, 2013. (report to be provided to buyer). The water rights date back to the 1800's and come as far away as the Vega Reservoir and as close as the Mesa Creek, that flows through the property. Retrieving water from high in the mountains and through the miles of piping , produce over 100lbs of continuous water pressure. The water is delivered to the Ranch through over 11 miles of underground piping, feeding 14 straight line sprinkler systems. The property Backs up to over 1 ½ miles of BLM on the West side and on the south west, you have a few neighbors between you and the Grand Mesa National Forest, the world's largest flat top mountain range, reaching over 10,000 feet and covering over 316,000 acres. It has over 300 lakes, where you can enjoy everything from skiing, hiking, biking, four wheeling, hunting, fishing, and camping. Also located on the property is 6 homes, the largest being over 9,000sf. Five of the homes are used as rental income. There is a large shop that is big enough to hold bulldozers, backhoe's, hay equipment and all the attachments, that come with the sale of this Ranch. Hunting is great with herds of Elk and Mule deer, lots of turkey and bear. Mule deer in Colorado is draw only, state wide, but the ranch gets land owner permits. Elk hunting is over the counter. According to the county clerk, the owner received permission to land his airplane on the grass field that is adjacent to hwy 65, back in the 90's. This section of land may be used as your own private airport or used as pasture land. The property has several hay barns and out buildings. Ponds. Two hunting Cabins. Upon qualifying, owner will provide a complete list of farm equipment & water rights. Title search is already prepared. $10,500,000.00
Kind Regards,
Milton Dailey
United Country
Schur Success Realty & Auction
Monument, CO
Off: 877-975-6789
Cell: 303-503-1667
Homes for Sale in Mesa 11691 Highway 65
Located in the heart of the picturesque Plateau Valley, this luxury Colorado ranch and home captures views of the surrounding mountains, ski slopes, abundant wildlife and fields. Highlights include a custom 3,008 sqft classic log & stone home, 155 acres, ample water rights, ponds, hay fields, fenced pastures, stable & barn, two guest cabins, a bunk house, workshop and an apple orchard. The ranch sits perfectly just outside the charming Village of Mesa and is located off HWY 65 with easy access to HWY 330, the Debeque Cutoff and I-70 to Grand Junction or Rifle. The nearby Grand Mesa National Forest and Vega State Park have hundreds of miles of hiking, ATV, snowmobile, cross country skiing & horse trails, over 300 lakes for fishing & recreation, Powderhorn Mountain Resort and beautiful wildlife and views for photography. The area is also known nationally for excellent elk & deer hunting.
Grand Junction Snow Storm 02-2015
Southwest Monument View
Secluded Mountain Getaway
Enjoying Life in Western Colorado
This video describes what its like living in Grand Junction, Colorado. This video is made available by Bray Real Estate.