Trip Ideas & Itineraries

Memory Lane: A Tribute to Summer in Glenwood Springs

Remember when… Summertime is the perfect time to look back and remember the good days and the tough ones. This summer, in Glenwood Springs, we’re taking a nostalgic stroll down memory lane to celebrate the past and pay tribute to major milestones. Step into the Way Back Time Machine with us this month as we […]

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View of the Defiance Roller Coaster

Plus One: Add A New Experience to Your Glenwood Springs Summer Vacay

For the best summer vacation in Colorado, bring a plus-one mindset to your Glenwood Springs getaway. Adding a single unexpected, new-to-you activity, experience, or cuisine can take your vacation from status quo to supernova. Expand your horizons, this summer in Glenwood Springs. 9 New Things to Try in Glenwood Springs This Summer Take Off Paragliding

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Glenwood Canyon from above

Nature’s Timing and the Opening of Glenwood Canyon Recreation Path

The Glenwood Canyon Recreation Path that meanders through Glenwood Canyon is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, especially cyclists. However, the beloved paved surface experiences periodic closures, especially in springtime. Have you ever wondered why? With the arrival of the longer, warmer Spring days, everyone is itching to spend more time playing outside. In Glenwood Springs,

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Scenic view of Glenwood Springs in Spring

Still Going Strong: A Trio of Milestones Converge in Glenwood Springs

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 25th Anniversary

Glenwood Springs Milestone: 25 Years of Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

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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Bear Aware: Springtime Sightings in Glenwood Springs

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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7 Family-Friendly Activities in 7 Days: Spring Break in Glenwood Springs

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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Kings Row Cavern

Glenwood Springs Attractions Named New U.S. National Natural Landmark

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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Ladies snowshoeing

A Guide to Backcountry Safety in Glenwood Springs

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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Uphilling: The Thrill of Skinning and Skiing Glenwood’s Backcountry Runs

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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Santa and Mrs. Claus

Why Santa Favors Glenwood Springs for a Post-Holiday Pick-Me-Up

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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winter activies - ski, soak and snowshoe

Do Winter Your Way in Glenwood Springs

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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