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Best Western Sundance - Activities and
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The view into the Black Canyon of the Gunnison from our North Rim will leave you breathless. Brace yourself to peer down 2,000 vertical feet of rock into a canyon that ranks among the continent's narrowest.
Float or hike into the sanctum of the Gunnison Gorge, where anglers thrill to trophy trout fishing in an awesome canyon setting.
West of Delta, Dominguez & Escalante Canyons beckon you to explore
their grandeur. River-running, hiking, biking, four-wheeling, and the search for traces of ancient cultures continue year-round in our amazing climate.
And, of course, we're the Gateway to the Grand
Mesa, an alpine tabletop set
upon an island in the sky, where over 300 lakes and ponds make this an anglers paradise.
This mountain is one of the last places where a person can
find a pond or lake to have all to oneself. Moose have been
newly reintroduced to the Mesa so what for these shy
creatures. Stay a good distance from them, they are not
bashful about charging at someone who lingers too near.
After you've explored our countryside, take a drive at our two year-round golf courses —
DeerCreek Village Golf Club in
Cedaredge, and Devil's Thumb Golf Club
in Delta , offering a challenge for all levels of golfer set in a panoramic
valley.
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 Delta
County is rich agricultural valleys and bountiful orchards cradled by lake-strewn mountains, vast forests and enticing desert
canyons. Here lies the bounty of Colorado complemented by raw splendor and unique attractions.
The North Fork Valley takes it's name from the North Fork of the Gunnison River, which meanders through one of the most enchanting and picturesque valleys in the West.
Loaded with natural and organic fruit and produce stands, this
valley is being referred to as the "Garden Spot" of
Colorado. Stop by the Creamery Arts Center for one of the most
unusual community arts centers you will ever experience. Be
sure to visit the restrooms! When you get there you will know
why.
The Surface Creek Valley is
famous for it's apples. Fed by waters from the Surface Creek
which flows off of the towering Grand Mesa, this verdant
agricultural region produces great fruit and wine. Numerous
art galleries feature local, regional and/or international
collections.
Wineries? Of course we have wineries.
Stop in at Stoney Mesa or Surface
Creek Winery and try a taste. You can buy wine to take home. Delta
Country has over 47 vineyards and 16 active wineries, 9 with tasting
rooms. And new this year
a brandy distillery Peak Spirits
and a cidery,
Blossomwood Cidery.
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Birding is one of the fastest growing activities in Delta
County.
Enjoy the feathered friends at Confluence Park, Grand Mesa,
the Black Canyon, Fruitgrower's Reservoir (Hart's Basin),
Crawford State Park, and many others. There is a map at the
front desk to guide you.
Bird species in the area include the Blue Heron, Sandhill
Crane (migration in March), Bald Eagles, Golden Eagles, Sage
Sparrows, Peregrine Falcon, Burrowing Owls, Three-toed
Woodpeckers, Fox Sparrow, Gray Jay, Western Tanager, numerous
songbirds and many others.
This is home to mule deer, elk, black bear, cougar, bobcat
and antelope. Several smaller mammals like fox, raccoon and
beaver are also easy to spot.
From high alpine tundra plants to desert canyon cactus, you
will find a plethora of blooming beauty. These wonderful
specimens are not camera shy. You can make a day of it just
finding and photographing your favorites.
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" Our guests love to wander around the
area because we have such a diverse landscape that
offers numerous experiences!"
Michelle Davis, Best Western Sundance, Delta,
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 Whether
you are into getting around in the snow on your own power or
like the thrill of the snowmobiles we have it all.
400
miles of trails on the Grand Mesa offer room for plenty of
exploration. Back country skiing, alpine skiing downhill
at Powderhorn Resort, snow shoeing, single track and more. You
can play in the beautiful white powder all day long and return
back to the comfort of the Sundance and enjoy a great meal
prepared by Chef Berardi.
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MARCH Grand Mesa, Pardi Gras
Eckert Crane Days
APRIL Paonia, Cedaredge - Bloom Tours
MAY Hotchkiss Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials
Delta, Max's Antique Engine Show &
Tractor Pull
Cedaredge, Heritage Day
Cedaredge, Pioneer Town Opening Day
Paonia, Wallyfest Bluegrass Concert Series
JUNE Crawford Pioneer Days
Hotchkiss, North Fork Bluegrass Festival
Hotchkiss, 48th Black Canyon Art Exhibit
Annual Mountain Vineyards Wine Festival
JULY Paonia Cherry Days
Cedaredge, Little Britches Rodeo
Paonia BMW Top Of The Rockies
Motorcycle Rally
Delta, Deltarado Days Celebration
AUGUST Cedaredge, 'Serenity Run'
Hotchkiss, Delta County Fair and Rodeo
SEPTEMBER Hotchkiss, Ute Trails Car Show
Crawford, Render the Rock
Meet The Spirits at the Delta Cemetery
Delta, Council Tree Pow Wow American
Indian Cultural Festival
Delta, Uncompahgre Blues Festival
Paonia, Mtn. Harvest Festival
Cedaredge, Color Sunday
OCTOBER Cedaredge AppleFest and Gala
NOVEMBER Crawford Town Village of Lights
DECEMBER Delta, Christmas Parade of Lights
Seasons of Cedaredge Christmas
Hotchkiss, Snowflake Festival
Paonia, Christmas Festival
visit www.westerncolorado.org
for details about all events
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