Glenwood Springs Blog
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In the Spotlight: 9 Movies That Were Filmed in Glenwood Springs
/in Glenwood Springs Blog MISC /by resorttrendsThe phrase “location is everything” applies as much to the film industry as it does to the real estate biz. A great setting can help movie producers bring their vision to the big screen. Credits that keep Colorado destinations like Glenwood Springs on Hollywood’s location A-list include 300 days of blue skies per year, jaw-dropping […]
Glenwood Springs Trivia: The Naming of No Name
/in Glenwood Springs Blog MISC /by resorttrendsNo Name, the oddly named and weirdly famous neighbor of Glenwood Springs has had people giggling ever since it was named – or not named – as its name implies. Essentially a suburb of Glenwood Springs, No Name is just three miles east of Glenwood Springs along I-70. So how did this Glenwood Canyon hamlet […]
Top 5: What’s New at Sunlight Mountain Resort in Glenwood Springs
/in Glenwood Springs Blog MISC /by resorttrendsSunlight Mountain Resort is Glenwood’s hometown ski area and the affordable choice for skiing and snowboarding families and groups. Located minutes from the town’s bustling hub of lodging, restaurants and hot springs attractions, Sunlight kicked off its 49th season a week early! Check out what else is new for 2015-2016: New Snow! More than two […]
Game Day: Where to Watch the Broncos Game in Glenwood Springs
/in Glenwood Springs Blog MISC /by resorttrendsDenver quarterback Brock Osweiler and running back C.J. Anderson reignited Broncos mania across Colorado and in Glenwood Springs when both players helped the Broncos to an unexpected and season-resuscitating 30-24 win against the undefeated New England Patriots. Sports analysts expect Osweiler to continue as QB while Peyton Manning recovers from injuries. With his 2-0 record […]
Glenwood Canyon Inspired Amtrak’s Vista-Dome Railcar
/in Glenwood Springs Blog MISC /by resorttrendsFor train buffs aboard Amtrak’s California Zephyr the Glenwood Canyon section of railway is an extra special treat along a route that travels daily between Chicago and San Francisco. In fact, it was Glenwood Canyon’s spectacular scenery that inspired the design of Amtrak’s iconic Vista-Dome railcar. In 1944, while traveling on the Denver & Rio […]
Glenwood Canyon American Flag FAQ
/in Glenwood Springs Blog MISC /by resorttrendsphoto by Jason Hayes High up on a rock cliff in Glenwood Canyon an American flag has been waving to travelers for close to 50 years. Because it’s often just fleetingly glimpsed while driving to or from Glenwood Springs, here are a few facts about the stars and stripes that fly in Glenwood Canyon. What […]
13 Little Known Doc Holliday Facts
/in Glenwood Springs Blog MISC /by resorttrendsDoc Holliday expert and author of the Southern Son Saga series, Victoria Wilcox recently gave a talk at the Glenwood Springs Library where she shed light on one of the West’s most intriguing and often misrepresented characters.
3 Hauntingly Fun Halloween Happenings in Glenwood Springs
/in Glenwood Springs Blog MISC /by resorttrendsOffering visitors both tricks and treats, Glenwood Springs is a frightfully fun place to celebrate autumn’s spookiest weekend, Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31. 1. New. Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park’s Mountain Fall Festival wraps up on the final weekend in October. On Halloween from noon to 6 p.m. partake in hayrides, face painting, pumpkin […]
4 Questions for Doc Holliday in Glenwood Springs
/in Glenwood Springs Blog MISC /by resorttrendsGlenwood Springs’ resident Bob Boyle is an expert on Doc Holliday. He ought to be; he’s been slipping into the persona of the iconic Western character for nearly 20 years. Bob portrays the gun slinging dentist at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in the summers and at Frontier Historical Society’s annual Ghost Walk for three weekends […]
The Easy Way to Get Around Glenwood Springs: Take the Bus
/in Glenwood Springs Blog MISC /by resorttrendsNo car? No problem. Getting around Glenwood Springs and traveling to nearby destinations is easy and affordable thanks to outstanding year-round bus service. Keep these tips and links handy for trouble-free transit. Glenwood’s Local Bus Service Ride Glenwood Springs (RGS) is the name of the local bus service. The buses are easy to spot by […]