Western Colorado Romantic Hot Springs
ÂSoaking in Colorado hot springs pools is an enjoyable addition to your Western Colorado romantic getaway. There are many popular hot springs to choose.
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If you are lucky you may even find yourself sliding into soothing hot spring after a hike into the backcountry. Soaking in the mineral water rejuvenates your sore muscles, washes you worries away and rekindles the romantic spirit. It is the prefect ending to a wilderness day.
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The magnificent mountains provide the perfect backdrop. You will find a variety hot springs from primitive pools in the backcountry to modern Roman-like bathhouses in the city.
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The early Utes discovered the natural hot springs centuries ago. They valued and cherished these special springs. They made their summer camps along side the hot waters. They believed that the waters have magical healing powers. They gave them special names like "The Great Pah Gosa" and the "Valley of the Big Medicine"
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The History of Colorado Hot Springs shows that the Indian so valued the source of hot water so much that they fought long and fierce battles over the ownership rights. Pagosa Springs. Colorado was the site of one such battle
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Western Colorado has a long heritage with the numerous natural hot springs scattered throughout the mountains. Some are developed and some remain wild and secluded and hard to find. You can find some that are privately owned by romantic bed & Breakfast, and other, only after a long hike in the wilderness.
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Soaking in the mineral springs does have magical healing powers. The water rejuvenates your spirits and relaxes your worries.
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Today there is some scientific information that the mineral waters indeed do have healing powers. The warm waters increase the circulation, cell oxygenation, and metabolism. It also increases the body"s natural system for detoxification.
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The Colorado Hot Springs has additional benefits:
Boron increases muscles and none function--Fluoride is good for teeth--Magnesium is good for heart and muscles--Potassium promotes healthy bones, heart and kidneys--Silica good for bones, immune system, and skin problems--Sodium relief from arthritis symptoms--Sulfate helps rid the body of toxins--
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Western Colorado hot springs pool"s has something for everyone. Immerse yourself in the soothing warm waters, and soak it up. Relax and rejuvenate. You"ll love it.
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Here are some of the most romantic and  popular hot spots:
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Glenwood Springs Pool is two city blocks long. It uses three million gallons of hot water a day from the Yampah hot-spring. It is well known and very popular. It has recently changed it name; it is now called The Spa of The Rockies.
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The village of Ouray is known for its geothermal Springs. The Ouray mineral Springs Pool remains the major attraction for the tiny town. The pool has recently been completely remodeled, updated and expanded. It is now 250 feet by 150 feet with a warm section for soaking and a cooler section for laps. Soaking in the pool is the best way I know for recuperating from an active day in the mountains.
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Orvis Springs Pool is a family run and cared for hot springs pool near Ridgeway Colorado. It has both indoor and outdoor pools. It is noted for warm lithium water. There are seven soaking areas, four outdoor pond and three indoors. The water temperature varies between 100 and 106 degrees. The outdoor area is clothing optional.
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I am sure you will find that Colorado Hot Springs is a most enjoyable a secret addition to your romantic getaway vacation.
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By Tod Vandewalker
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