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Rivers, canyons and mountains are the history of Delta County. In a tradition as old as the state Delta Country is a patriarch of hospitality and history. Hardworking, determined individuals stored water on Grand Mesa, irrigated the valleys and dug for ore countrywide. They left behind a legacy of communities that are friendly and full of history. From Somerset to Crawford, down the North Fork through Paonia and Hotchkiss, to the Surface Creek Valley communities of Cedaredge and Orchard City (Eckert, Austin and Cory), to the City of Delta and the confluence of the Uncompahgre and Gunnison Rivers, Delta Country is rich in tradition and hospitality. Delta sits at an elevation of 4,980 feet with approximately 6,400 residents, with a total of 27,834 inhabitants for the whole county.
Housing in Delta is as diverse as the lay of the land! You will find early turn of the century homes, many of which are listed on the local historic register, new subdivisions with planned development including neighborhood open space parks, smaller acreage ranchettes and larger agricultural farms and homesteads.
In Delta you'll find seven municipal parks, Devil's Thumb Golf Club, (a premiere eighteen-hole golf course), a community lake, two rivers, a public swimming pool, softball/soccer fields and indoor racquetball courts.
On the east side of Confluence Park is Fort Uncompahgre, where colorful interpreters bring the mountain man era to life. You'll not only see how these mountain men looked, but you'll experience firsthand how they lived, cooked their food, heated their houses, tanned hides, made furniture and much more. This popular attraction is the reconstruction of a fort built by Antoine Robidoux around 1825.
Delta, known for its murals and sculptures - over the past decade artists have created a number of murals on buildings around town and in recent years sculptures created by local artists, celebrating the heritage of this crossroads community, have been placed about the community.
The Council Tree Pow-Wow & Cultural Festival is an intertribal pow-wow. It is held on ground originally owned by the Ute Indian Tribe. The Historic "Ute Council Tree", dating back to 1804 is still standing across the Gunnison River from the dancing arbor, a true tribute to the greatness of the Ute Indian people. Confluence Park, home to the pow-wow, is a 265-acre recreational complex with a 70-acre lake and large recreational center. A traditional dancing arbor is the focal point for the festivities.
Should I stay in the quaint country motel or a charming Bed & Breakfast? Do I want to swim in an indoor pool tomorrow, or take a short walk to the Gunnison River with rod in hand and try my luck? The same type of difficult, decisions that residents face everyday. Visitors and friends can take comfort in the fact that there are no wrong answers to such difficult decisions. The common denominator among lodging options in these parts is a real Western handshake, a "good morning" at daybreak and a "thank you" at sundown. Yet as similar as they are, each offers its own unique insight into the endless possibilities to experience everything folks enjoy every day. The tradition of hospitality is as strong as ever at any of the Delta Country's lodging opportunities. To quote a lodging owner, "You arrive as our guest, you'll leave as our friend." Visitors and friends face other tough decisions while enjoying their stay in Delta Country.
Which winery to visit? What antiques will fit in the car? Pick the cherries or the peaches, or come back for the apples? Wait for the Farmer's Market on Saturday, or go to the farm today? Fish the river, or go to the lake ... which lake? Use the canoe or the raft? What trail to hike ... which view to see? Use the snowshoes ... or the skis? Backcountry or ride the chair? Explore Escalante Canyon, or go to Dominguez? Visit the National Forest, or the National Park ...?
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