Glenwood Springs Colorado Weekend Family Vacation 2019
Every fall, our family spends an incredible weekend in Glenwood Springs, CO. This year, The Hotel Glenwood Springs was our launching pad for our family vacation as we spent a day at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as well as a day at the Glenwood Hot Spring Pool. Just a short drive from Denver, an annual trip to Glenwood has quickly become a family tradition.
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Grizzly Creek/ Glenwood Canyon
My after work workout. 5 min. drive from work and a great workout.
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Colorado River Mile 31.8: South Canyon Campsite
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Glenwood Canyon. Colorado
Glenwood canyon, Colorado, United States, 2005.
Glenwood Canyon is a rugged scenic 12.5 mi (20 km) canyon on the Colorado River in western Colorado in the United States. Its walls climb as high as 1,300 ft (396 m) above the Colorado River. It is the largest such canyon on the Upper Colorado. The canyon, which has historically provided the routes of railroads and highways through western Colorado, currently furnishes the routes of Interstate 70 and the Central Corridor between Denver and Grand Junction. The canyon stretches from near Dotsero, where the Colorado receives the Eagle River, downstream in a west-southwest direction to just east of Glenwood Springs, on the mouth of the Roaring Fork. Most of the canyon is in Garfield County, with the upper portion near Dotsero lying in Eagle County.
In 1906, the canyon provided the route of the Taylor State Road, a gravel road that was the first route for automobiles through the Colorado Rockies. The canyon also provided the route for the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad in the late 19th century. Through acquisitions, the line is currently part of the Union Pacific system. As Glenwood Canyon was one of the iconic scenic views along the California Zephyr passenger train, a monument to the dome car design was originally installed in the canyon. In the 1990s the monument was relocated to the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden to make way for the construction of Interstate 70.
The canyon is widely considered one of the most scenic natural features on the Interstate Highway System of the United States. Foot access to the canyon is available at four rest areas along Interstate 70 in the canyon. The Hanging Lake Rest Area (Exit 125) provides access to the canyon along a stretch where I-70 is concealed in the Hanging Lake Tunnel.
The canyon was formed relatively recently in Pleistocene time by the rapid cutting of the Colorado down through layers of sedimentary rock. The upper layers of the canyon are sandstone from Pennsylvanian and Mississippian. Sections of the lower canyon walls are made of Cambrian rock. The Mississippian layer that is prominent throughout much of the upper rim sections of the canyon is part of the Leadville Formation.
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Street Level: Glenwood Springs - Year Round Destination
Versatile Productions Correspondent Elizabeth Drolet catches up with the Liston Brothers who were born and raised in Glenwood Springs and they discuss the benefits of living in a town for all seasons.
Glenwood Hot Springs and Glenwood Canyon Resort
A beautiful spot right on the Colorado river was the perfect place to camp for our 3 night test run in our new Coachman Viking 17bh. The Glenwood Canyon Resort was clean, quiet and fun for our kids to explore. The zipline and rafting on the property would be great in the summer!
During our time in the area we spent an afternoon at the Glenwood Hot Springs with Peter's parents. We had fun exploring both pools and brought a picnic lunch. The water was just the right temperature and the complex had something for everyone to enjoy.
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Kris on Jackson Supercharger SUP in Glenwood Canyon Colorado Grizzly Creek to 2 Rivers ClassII
Grizzly to 2 Rivers on SUPs with Greg, Clarke, Lisa, Chewy, Halie SSOOOO FUN!!! Class II silliness Thanks to Alpine Quest Sports in Edwards Colorado... Best outfitters in the country..
Scouting Upper Death Glenwood Canyon Colorado River
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Ski Swim Stay-Glenwood Springs
Ski
Sunlight Mountain Resort is a picturesque, unpretentious ski resort tucked away at the northern end of the Elk Mountains between Aspen and Glenwood Springs. Sunlight Mountain offers hundreds of acres of mild green cruisers, intermediate slopes and black diamond extremes to satisfy skiers and boarders of all ability levels. Sunlight Mountain Resort features one of the steeps runs in the state (The Heathen, 52% pitch) and one of the longest (Ute Trail, 2.5 miles). Rip through the ever-expanding terrain park or take in stunning vistas on 29 kilometers of groomed cross-country/snowshoe trails. Back-country ski tours and guided snowmobile tours are also available.
Swim
The Hot Springs Pool in Glenwood Springs provides a family vacation activity for everyone -- from swimming, diving, waterslides and playing in the kiddie pool to soaking in the therapy pool, swimming laps or cooling off in the deep end. Just steps away from a soothing soak in the world-famous Hot Springs Pool, enjoy natural mineral waters cooled to 90 degrees F and 104 degrees F in the therapy pool. There is a full service sport shop featuring resort wear the whole family and swim suit rental as well as a deli offering a classic menu for breakfast and lunch. After a hard day on the slopes unwind and relax in the oversized whirlpool, steam room or sauna or enjoy a massage.
Stay
Glenwood Springs is a charming mountain town surrounded on all sides by the White River National Forest. It is known for its unique shopping, dining, events and festivals. Glenwood Springs is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts interested in hiking, biking, rock climbing, rafting, fishing and, of course, snow sports. The public land around Glenwood Springs offers an exhilarating mix of aspen groves, flower-speckled meadows, dark forests of spruce and fir, and the 13,000-foot northern sentinel of the Elk Mountain Range, Mt. Sopris. Choose from 9 participating lodging properties in Glenwood Springs that offer a great variety of amenities.
New Bike Path Open
With the completion of the bike path between Genesee and Evergreen, you can now ride from Denver to Glenwood Springs without ever getting on I-70!
Colorado Whitewater Rafting on the Colorado River
Timberline Tours guides a group of whitewater rafters through the Shoshone Rapid on the Colorado River located in the Glenwood Canyon. This is one of the more aggressive stretches of permitted whitewater in the state of Colorado.
Glenwood Springs | Idaho Springs | Georgetown Loop Railroad
Glenwood Springs | Idaho Springs | Georgetown Loop Railroad
Glenwood Springs, a city with a total area of less than 5 square miles, is a further 2 hours east towards Denver along the I-70 and about 150 miles west of Denver.
Three and a half million gallons a day at a constant temperature of 120 degrees pour from the natural hot springs which are the largest natural hot springs in the world.
The hot spring pools are the big attraction here, one measuring 400 feet by 100 feet with water of 90 degrees, and a smaller therapy pool with water of 104 degrees.
The Iron Mountain Tramway carries visitors up the mountain for a tour of the caverns, hike along the half mile long Panoramic Trail for fantastic views over the Rockies and the Colorado River, pan for gemstones at Discovery Rock or try horse riding on a one hour trail through roaring Fork Valley.
The Colorado Wranglers offer a family friendly show, which include a chuck wagon supper and a western musical comedy show at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs.
White water rafting and fly fishing are just two of the many activities on offer in Glenwood Springs.
Georgetown Loop Railroad is still further east past the ski resorts of Vail and Aspen, and offers tourists a scenic and historic train ride around the mountains. Steam driven engines and old fashioned carriages add to the thrill.
The beauty of the rugged Rocky Mountains surrounds you as an old-time steam locomotive or a powerful diesel locomotives winds up the Clear Creek canyon, hauling your train past the remains of several gold and silver mines. Both fully enclosed and open cars give a breath taking view of everything along the line.
Board from the Silver Plume Depot or Devils Gate Station in Georgetown.
There is a full program of activities to choose from throughout the year, such as 4th July Fireworks train, Moonlight in the mountains Dinner Train, Wine Tasting Train, Pumpkin Festival Train and Santas Polar Adventure Trains.
There is a lovely tourist information store in Georgetown.
Idaho Springs is the birthplace of the Rocky Mountain gold rush 33 miles west of Denver, visit the gold mine to pan for gold and visit the gold-mining museum.
In nearby Miner Street, walk along the wooden sidewalks and visit the quaint shops for souvenirs, see the preserved steam train with carriages, or cross under the I-70 to visit the large waterwheel with tumbling cataracts.
South of town, drive the highest paved road in North America and head to the top of Mount Evans, one of Colorado's tallest mountains. The road starts off at 8,700 feet, rising to 14,240 feet at the summit. The temperature cools accordingly, if its 90 in Denver it will be more like 40 degrees at the top of Mount Evans.
Idaho Springs is also near Golden Gate State Park with stunning views of the continental divide, and within an hour's drive of six of the state's most famous ski resorts.
Dozens of other recreation spots are also near these 12,000 acres of dense forest, rocky peaks, and aspen-rimmed meadows laced with miles of trails awaiting the hiker, horseback rider, mountain biker and winter sports enthusiast.
Camp with electrical hook-ups and tent-sites in two different campgrounds, stocked fishing ponds, picnic sites and the Panorama Point Scenic Overlook where visitors can see 100 miles of the Continental Divide. In winter, visitors can go cross-county skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, ice fishing and ice skating.
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Raging Colorado River at Glenwood Springs
Just passed through Glenwood Springs through the canyon on the way to Aspen in a bus. Noticed the Raging Colorado River with very high river water. I have not seen the river this high. There is plenty of snowmelt yet to come. With the rising waters from snowmelt the potential of flooding in some areas is very immanent.
Upper Colorado River - Pumphouse - State Bridge: A quick day float
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Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Glenwood Springs, Colorado is America's Most Fun Town!
Glenwood Springs, Colorado is a year round resort town with an adventure for every season. With a convenient location on I-70 between Vail and Aspen, on the western slope of Colorado's Rocky Mountains... there's not a better town in the country to live, work and play. It was voted America's Most Fun Town by Rand McNally and USA Today, and is family friendly, affordable, and blessed with a remarkable mix of geological wonders and home to unparalleled attractions like Glenwood Hot Springs... the largest mineral hot springs pool in the world. A wide variety of attractions and activities include a remarkable Hanging Lake, the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park & Historic Fairy Caves, unlimited water recreation from fishing and kayaking to stand-up paddle boarding and white water rafting, cycling, paragliding, zip-lining, horseback riding, hiking, skiing, snowboarding wonderful festivals, restaurants, taverns, not mention great facilities for business and special evnts.
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Rafting the Upper Colorado River with family. 1200cfs
Kayaking the Upper Colorado River (and Shoshone) with TRR
Here's some highlights from our 5 day overnight trip down the upper Colorado river and our after-party at Shoshone. Had lots of fun with this awesome crew of paddlers! I can't wait to do it again! :)
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Queen - Don't Stop Me Now
Upper Colorado River from pumphouse to state bridge
SUP raft trip from last August I forgot to upload. Unfortunatuly my GoPro died half way through the trip too.
Colorado River Raft Trip
Recorded on June 5, 2010.
My smooth water rafting trip on the Colorado River begins at the Glen Canyon Dam in Page, Arizona. Our scenic 16 mile trip goes down river ending at Lee's Ferry.
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