Palisade is surrounded by numerous geological features, making each direction you turn a spectacular scenic view.  

Located directly east of Palisade is the Grand Mesa, a lava capped plateau.  As the world's largest flat top mountain, it is home to over 300 stream-fed lakes that are scattered across the Mesa.

The Bookcliffs are located northwest of Palisade.  It is home to the Little Bookcliffs Wild Horse Area, one of only three areas in the western United States set aside for herds of wild horses.  Encompassing 30,261 acres of rugged canyons, anywhere from 80 to 120 wild horses roam the sagebrush parks and pinion-juniper covered hills.

Running through Palisade is the Colorado River.  1,450 miles long, the river and it's tributaries drain an area of 637,000 sq. km. The total run off from the Colorado River basin is 24,700 cubic ft./second.  The 480 ft. wide roller damn that stretches across the river diverts water into the 80 miles of irrigation canals that help supply water to numerous orchards, vineyards, and agriculture lots.  In late summer and winter, the river is clear and sparkling while in the spring, ample amounts of water increase the river's speed, producing many floods while sweeping cottonwood snags down the deep red current.