Paonia Colorado Attractions

Paonia Colorado is near Hotchkiss and part of the Colorado’s North Fork Valley. In addition to the beautiful orchards and vineyards in the area, there is a State Park nearby and many other interesting things to see and do. Here are some of the attractions you can enjoy on your next trip to Paonia!

Paonia State Park

This beautiful narrow lake park offers alpine scenery and steep mountainside views of the Ragged Mountains. If you enjoy water, there is camping on the stream, and a mountain reservoir for fishing, boating and water skiing and enjoying a picnic. With wonderful views all around, this is an ideal place for photographing nature. A Colorado State Park pass is required to visit the park, and getting an annual pass allows you to visit all 42 Colorado State Parks.

For more information, visit:
http://www.parks.state.co.us/parks/paonia/Pages/PaoniaStateParkHome.aspx

Orchard Valley Farms & Market

Orchard Valley Farms & Market is located in the fertile North Fork of the Gunnison River Valley in beautiful western Colorado. Visitors can pick their own produce, tour the vineyards, visit the market and wine tasting room and enjoy the farm store which has wonderful items from local producers. While you are there you can picnic on the Gunnison River. In addition, Orchard Valley has Black Bridge Winery – growing some of the finest grapes in Delta County. Come see the “wine cave” – the site of winemaking and barrel-tasting events. It’s a bit unusual. The cave’s structural steel framework was recycled from an old local mining operation. Topping off your tour is the wine tasting with local wines that may be difficult to find anywhere else. Located at  15836 Black Bridge Rd. in Paonia.

For more information, visit: http://www.blackbridgewinery.com/ovfhome.cfm

Blue Sage Center for the Arts

“The mission of the Blue Sage Center for the Arts is to provide education and expression in the arts and humanities in order to engage and enrich the North Fork community.Our facilities are the beautiful, historic Curtis Building and the Old Bank Building in the heart of downtown Paonia, Colorado. We provide a space that can be used for ongoing classes in movement, music, the arts, personal growth and other educational purposes. We are also a venue for performing arts events and a place that is available for special meetings, dances, classes, fine art exhibits and other gatherings.”

For more information, visit: http://www.bluesage.org/

Grand Mesa National Forest

The Grand Mesa is the world’s largest flat top mountain range with an elevation that averages 10,000 ft. It’s home to over 300 lakes and reservoirs and is a favorite among fishermen and sportsmen. With 700 miles of designating hiking trails, and off-road trails as well as horse trails, there is so much to see on the Grand Mesa it could take a while. The folks who camp on the Mesa from early July to mid September enjoy full service campgrounds as well as day use areas. If you want to get more rugged, there is boondock camping available. Learn more about this treasure in western Colorado and don’t forget the winter fun that is available. If you like cross country skiing and snowmobiling, you’ll find nearly 100 miles of groomed trails waiting for you.

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