Colorado Hot Springs With Heritage
(firmenpresse) - DENVER, CO -- (Marketwired) -- 02/17/15 -- When you think of steaming , relaxation and rejuvenation immediately come to mind; however, there is something deeper to discover in their waters. Mineral-rich healing pools have been around longer than human civilization -- our history is dissolved in their water. Over billions of years, through mountain uplifts and collapse, volcanic activity and tectonic shifts, has been sculpted into a geographically distinct state with an abundance of natural springs. Across the state 27 hot springs offer a variety of experiences; including luxurious locations like and resort pools like . This collection of natural springs delves into our past; they celebrate the state's heritage and allow you to soak up Colorado's history.
celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2013. Ancient rain and melted snow, superheated deep within the earth, bubbled up through layers of sandstone emerging in underground caves and hot pools that dot the Colorado River basin. The Ute Indians called these mineral-rich waters "Yampah," meaning "Big Medicine." opens summer 2015.
After profiting from Mary Murphy Mine, a group of miners built a hotel at what is now . It took four years to build and never saw a paying customer. A fascinating and haunting place, nearby Iron City Campground has a cemetery where the dates of the deceased are accompanied by the brief story of their death.
dates back to 1000 - 1200 AD, when Ancestral Puebloans roamed the region. In 1874, Mr. Frank Trimble moved to town; suffering from rheumatism and old wounds, he bathed in the waters and declared himself healed just one month later. In 1882, he built the first hotel on the grounds.
A balance of rugged and relaxed, is much as it was hundreds of years ago. Native Americans and early settlers were drawn to the steamy waters and in the 1880's the property around the springs was homesteaded. After a day of soaking, enjoy including a train caboose, covered wagon, tent or rustic cabin.
The have been flowing from the San Juan Mountains for thousands of years. In the winter, the geothermal water also heats the historic hotel. Ouray was named for the great Indian Chief, Ouray, of the Ute Tribe. The Uncompaghre River which flows through Ouray derives its name from the Ute vocabulary: "unca" for hot, "pah" for water and "gre" for springs.
Valley View Hot Springs has a history as intricate and beautiful as the it occupies. Founders Neil and Terry Seitz protected the springs, the legacy of the Everson Ranch, and surrounding ecosystem by creating the (OLT). Everson Ranch is a 150-year old ranch being renovated to maintain its historical facades and create an educational and living agricultural facility.
Described by many as the "Coney Island of the West," was first opened in 1905 and was owned in part by the Fowler family until 1983. Early visitors to the resort came by train or horseback -- at that time advertised as the largest swimming pool in the country. Take some of this water home with you in El Dorado bottled water!
Colorado is a four-season destination offering unparalleled adventure and recreation, a thriving arts scene, a rich cultural heritage, flavorful cuisine, and renowned ski resorts. Breathtaking scenic landscape boasts natural hot springs, headwaters of seven major rivers, peaceful lakes, 11 national parks/monuments, and 58 mountains that top 14,000 feet. . Colorado .
Anne Klein
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Datum: 17.02.2015 - 15:12 Uhr
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