If you’re looking for cozy, Dunton it is! Hand- hewn log cabins, a life-worn saloon serving your food, pampering massages, and hot springs beneath the snow banks. Enjoy the countryside and their local organic wine.
While in Mesa Verde Country, hike and explore over 6,000 ancient Ancestral Puebloans’ dwellings at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. And don’t miss a visit to the world-renowned Mesa Verde National Park.
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The Springs Resort & Spa
The “Great Pagosah Spring” which feeds mineral water to 23 soaking pools of the Springs Resort has won the Guinness World Record title of The World’s Deepest Geothermal Hot Spring. Measured at an astounding 1002 feet deep, the actual depth is still a mystery as during every measurement the plumb line ran out before touching the bottom.
The hot spring gets its name from the Native American tribes who discovered the spring’s therapeutic and healing properties and called the cauldron Pag-Osah or, “Healing Waters”, and the great spring became a sacred place of healing.
Soak in any of the 23 individual pools and pamper yourself with spa treatments. If it’s activity you seek, the nearby Wolf Creek Ski Area boasts the most snow in Colorado – over 268 inches so far this season!
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Glenwood Hot Springs
The source of the Glenwood Hot Springs is the Yampah spring which produces over 3 million gallons of mineral water per day – and at a temperature of 122 degrees Fahrenheit – is one of the hottest springs in the world. Before it enters Glenwood Hot Springs’ two pools, the water is cooled down to 104 degrees for the resort’s hot tub-like Therapy Pool and it’s cooled even further to around 90 degrees for the gigantic main pool.
At Glenwood, in winter, you can ski or snowboard down the nearby Sunlight mountain or take a snowmobile tour of the pristine back country trails. In summer, raft on the Colorado River in Glenwood Canyon, visit the Caverns park or trek to the nearby Hanging Lake.
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Yampah spa
One of Glenwood Springs’ most unusual attractions is also one of its most historic. The underground vapor-filled caverns at the Yampah Spa were originally used by the Ute Indians for both healing and rituals. The Yampah Vapor Caves are one of the few known natural vapor caves in North America.
Deep underground mineral-rich steam from the Yampah spring – the source of the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool – seeps into three subterranean chambers and fills them with hot steam. Relax and inhale the healing vapors on the marble benches in the spa rooms or step outside for a dose of fresh, cool mountain air on an outdoor deck.
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Iron Mountain Hot Springs
Your search for the just right soak ends here, with sixteen small, naturally shaped pools filled with thermal mineral waters that range in temperature from 99 to 108°F. The temperatures vary from pool to pool to for a variety of soaking indulgences and the pools are connected with heated walkways to keep you warm.
Among attractions nearby, the White River National Forest is the most visited national forest in the nation. With 2.3 million acres for recreation, there is something for everyone to enjoy in the national forest surrounding Glenwood Springs.
Mt Princeton Resort
At the base of the Chalk cliffs, on the banks of the creek lies Mt Princeton Resort offering a historic bath house, Japanase-style cascading pools, rock lined soaking areas next to the creek, an exercise pool and a spa. The relaxing waters run at temperature of 90-105 degrees.
Activities in winter include skiing on Monarch Mountain and Ski Cooper, snow mobiling across the valley, and a thrilling dog sled ride through the San Isabel National Forest. In summer, enjoy whitewater rafting & kayaking on the nearby Arkansas River, rent an off road ATV or jeep and get on one of the hundreds of off-road trails in the area, or take a zip line tour at the aerial adventure park.
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort is surrounded by the San Isabel National Forest – offering an incredible playground for people who enjoy the outdoors.
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Mt. Princeton Hot Springs
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Waunita Hot Springs Ranch
Located high up in the Colorado Rockies and surrounded by the Gunnison National Forest land, Waunita is a laid back ranch resort filled with fun activities for the entire family. Promising that home away from home feeling with a roaring fire, family meals, a relaxing hot springs spa and a soothing 95 degrees warm pool in a remote ranch setting.
Among the activities offered, there’s horseback riding, vehicle trips to the high country, overnight campouts, hiking and rafting along with hayrides, farm animal petting and activities planned especially for kids, accompanied by the Ranch children’s counselor. For skiers, Waunita offers easy access to two popular and nearby ski areas – Monarch Mountain and Crested Butte.
For more information visit Waunita.
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