The New Historic Tours Have Started on Weekends and run through Labor Day Glenwood Springs, CO (July 22, 2019) – There is more to the 126-year-old Hotel Colorado than meets the eye. The history of the hotel is filled with stories that defy a natural explanation. In fact, there are rumors that some past guests […]
It’s time for music festivals, farmers’ markets, car shows and more! Fill your calendar with these things-to-do in Glenwood Springs. JULY Events in Glenwood Springs In addition to vaunted events in Glenwood Springs, mid-summer is the perfect time to play on the town’s two rivers. Go rafting and kayaking or fly fishing. There’s no better […]
By Savannah Nelson, June 17, 2019. This blog post was originally published on SunshineWithSavannah.com. There’s a view of Glenwood Springs that’s hard to beat, and it’s in reach to locals and visitors alike. A trail leads to a series of expansive overlooks, marked by lush greenery, unexpected prayer flags, and an air of Old […]
As an historical town, Glenwood Springs has many interesting stories to tell. Often we focus on our favorite Wild West Characters such as Diamond Jack and Doc Holliday. With the help of the Glenwood Springs Historical Society we have gathered some interesting biographies of impressive ladies from Glenwood Springs. We will continue to gather stories […]
Glenwood Springs is a quaint little town in the Western Slope of the Colorado Rockies, tucked in at the confluence of the Roaring Fork and Colorado rivers. Incorporated in 1885, it’s now home to around 10,000 people and is best known as a historic destination for vacationers who want to enjoy the natural beauty, hot […]
Western history is replete with stories of defiance against the norms and laws of civilization. Glenwood Springs has its own story of defiance. In the summer of 1878, prospectors and miners were leaving Leadville, Colorado, to find other sources of silver and gold. Three of these men, John Blake, W.M. Bell and “Frenchy” Cleiopfar, headed […]
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