2024 is a big year for small-town Glenwood Springs. Three entities, all headliner contributors to the town’s status as a favorite vacation destination, are marking major milestones of 75, 50, and 25 years! Some things only get better with age and nowhere is that truer than in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Three iconic community attractions are […]
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Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, a top Glenwood Springs visitor attraction, is turning 25. The mountaintop theme park and newly named National Natural Landmark has big plans to throw a sky-high party this spring and you’re invited to join in the fun and festivities! Exploring A Quarter of a Century at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park Glenwood
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Bears are waking up in the Colorado high country, including Glenwood Springs. As visitors repopulate the trails and terrain around the hot springs town, be bear aware with these tips and information. Springtime Stirrings As the snow recedes and the native grasses and wildflowers begin to bloom, reports of bear sightings increase. The furry ursine
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Glenwood Springs is Colorado’s spring break destination every day of the week! Give your crew a vacation they can look forward to by incorporating these iconic family-oriented activities into your spring break vacation itinerary. Spring break is almost here, and Glenwood Springs is the ultimate destination for family fun! Get ready to dive into an
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Glenwood Springs is home to the nation’s newest National Natural Landmark (NNL), Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park and Iron Mountain Hot Springs, which also happen to be two of the mountain town’s top visitor attractions. Glenwood Springs is officially America’s newest national treasure! That’s saying a lot. U.S. Secretary of Interior, Deb Haaland, only named two
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Exploring the winter wilderness is one of the joys of recreating in a mountainous state. However, navigating the alpine landscape takes special preparation. Before heading off-piste, review these winter safety guidelines for the best backcountry experience. With gorgeous blue skies and sparkling fields of snow beckoning, winter in the Glenwood Springs backcountry is stunning. Surrounded
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As winter arrives in the mountains around Glenwood Springs, a hardy breed of outdoor enthusiasts emerge in the woodlands and on the snowcapped peaks around the hot springs town, ready to embrace the exhilarating sport of uphilling. Uphilling, also known as skinning or ski touring, combines the hard work of backcountry trekking with the sweet
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After Santa’s record-breaking night of gift-giving and shimmying down chimneys the world over, he, Mrs. Claus and the elves are looking forward to their post-holiday winter escape in Glenwood Springs. With Santa at the helm, Rudolf guiding the sleigh and the holiday hustle behind them, the North Pole celebs have the freedom to visit any
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Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie seeking snowy escapades on the slopes and beyond, a relaxation aficionado craving a restorative geothermal experience, or a devotee of cozy indoor entertainment and fine dining, Glenwood Springs is your Colorado winter vacation destination. What constitutes the perfect winter vacation? Well, it’s a question with a different answer for each
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When it comes to eating vegan while on vacation in Glenwood Springs, knowing where to go takes the guesswork out of dining out. Eating vegan while traveling often requires careful planning and flexibility. Fortunately, Glenwood Springs restaurants offer a cornucopia of delicious plant-based options for visitors. One of the most significant challenges for vegans is
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When it comes to things to do in Colorado, look no further than Glenwood Springs, home to some of the best hot springs, rafting, fishing and skiing in the state. Whether you’re seeking geothermal relaxation, a whitewater adventure, fishing on Gold-Medal waters or exploring one of the friendliest ski mountains in the state, Glenwood Springs
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Hanging Lake winter hiking reservations are available through April 30, 2024. The US Forest Service has scheduled a rebuild of the Hanging Lake Trail that is set to begin this spring and last throughout the summer months. Reservations will be available at the discretion of the US Forest Service, continue to check this page for updates. Visit the Hanging Lake page HERE for more information and the booking portal.