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Pampered State: Colorado's Spas and Wellness in the Spotlight |
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In a state known for its adventure activities, is it any wonder that Colorado is home to scores of first-class spas where visitors can soothe sore muscles after a full day of skiing, whitewater rafting, mountain climbing, hiking or mountain biking? Colorado's range of hot springs and resorts, destination and day spas feature world-class facilities that introduce a refreshing focus on wellness. Whether your travels take you to a business meeting in Denver, the slopes of Colorado's 26 ski areas or the vineyards of the Lower Colorado River Valley, you'll find a soul-stirring experience in one of Colorado's spas.
Many spa experiences draw on Colorado's rich natural resources to introduce imaginative body and skin-care treatments, many featuring the state's indigenous ingredients. In Ridgway, the Chipeta Sun Lodge and Spa taps native pine, fir and cedar oils to detoxify and soothe, while in Telluride, the famed
Golden Door Spa at The Peaks specializes in treatments using ingredients found only in the Rockies. In Eagle, the Spa at Cordillera offers a High Altitude Rescue treatment designed to soothe the effect of mountain air on skin.
In Beaver Creek, the Park Hyatt's Allegria Spa recently unveiled a Roman-inspired Aqua Sanitas experience, a self-guided water ritual featuring hot mineral pools, cooling showers and aromatherapy pools. In Denver, the new Spa at the Brown Palace taps natural artesian water located 750 feet beneath the hotel for a range of hydrotherapy treatments, while in Colorado Springs, the therapeutic effects of water are revealed within the Spa at The Broadmoor's $100,000 Silver TAG Shower featuring 18 showerheads.
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Mother Nature's Spa: Colorado's Hot Springs |
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The state boasts dozens of ultra-luxe destination spas, but for the truest taste of rustic relaxation, head for Colorado's hot springs. Celebrated for their high mineral content and resulting therapeutic qualities, these geothermal treasures are a welcome year-round respite from Colorado's high-energy adventures.
If the state's hot springs share one defining characteristic, it is spectacular natural beauty. The majority of Colorado's developed hot springs are located in the San Luis Valley, the San Juan Mountains, Clear Creek County and the Arkansas, Yampa and Colorado River Valleys. Several of the most interesting hot springs are also the least accessible — reached only after physically demanding hikes through spectacular peaks and wilderness reserves. Two of the most notable are Conundrum Hot Springs near Aspen (unmistakable for its views of six “fourteeners”) and Rainbow Hot Springs in the Weminuche Wilderness.
The world's largest improved hot springs pool is located on the Colorado River in Glenwood Springs. It measures two full blocks and features pools, waterslides, diving boards, even a tiny pool for little ones. The world's deepest hot mineral spring is found in Pagosa Springs, where 18 terraced hot springs are perched upon the banks of the San Juan River. |
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| Featured Event: |
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 Holiday Celebration at Bent's Old Fort in La Junta
Dec. 7–8, 2007
The spirit of the holiday season comes to life at Bent's Old Fort in La Junta, a reconstructed 1840's adobe fur trading post that is now a National Historic Site on the Mountain Branch of the Santa Fe Trail. It's where traders, trappers, travelers and Plains Indian tribes once gathered in peace for trade. Today, living historians invite visitors to step back in time, recreating the sights, sounds and scents of the past with guided tours, demonstrations and special events, including the delightful annual Holiday Celebration, scheduled Dec. 7–8. The Holiday Celebration at Bent's Old Fort captures the joys, pleasures and pastimes of a circa-1840's trading post at holiday time. Ideal for families, the two-day event features wagon rides, games, toy making, candlelight tours of the fort on Friday and Saturday evening and other holiday festivities.
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| MY TRAVEL PLANNER |
| Need vacation ideas? Click on any of the suggestions below for great Colorado activities. |
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The Discovery Adventure
Learn about the past through experiences with historic landmarks and wildlife refuges. Explore buildings, mansions and the great outdoors, while blazing your own path through the state. Discover Colorado and its unforgettable history.
For information on other discovery adventures, visit the Discovery Adventure page.
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The Family Adventure
Pack your bags and experience the sights and sounds of Colorado, the ghost towns and the cities in between. For family entertainment, Colorado offers an endless stock of attractions and excitement for children and young-at-heart adults.
For information on other family adventures, visit the Family Adventure page.
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The Romantic Adventure
Hearts become one in Colorado. Take in a sunset with your favorite someone and experience Colorado together. Quaint mountain towns, wide-open meadows and breathtaking views nestled in the Rocky Mountains await you!
For information on other romantic adventures, visit the Romantic Adventure page.
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The Outdoor Adventure
With 42 state parks, Colorado is open for adventure.
For information on other outdoor adventures, visit the Outdoor Adventure page.
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| A Sampling of Upcoming Events Throughout Colorado in November |
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Nocturnal Nordic Nights
Salida, Dec. 28, 2007:
This three-hour moonlight Nordic ski and snowshoe trip reveals all the nighttime beauty of the Upper Arkansas Valley. The trip kicks off at 6pm from the Trailhead in Buena Vista; locations vary depending on snow conditions and are finalized on the day of the trip. www.coloradoheadwaters.com and www.thetrailheadco.com.
Great Fruitcake Toss
Manitou Springs, Jan. 5, 2008:
Wondering what to do with that unfortunate fruit-filled holiday relic? Head to Memorial Park for the 13th Annual Great Fruitcake Toss, where you'll hurl, toss and lob your fruitcake in a variety of competitions. The festivities begin at 9:30am. www.manitousprings.com.
Ullr Fest
Breckenridge, Jan. 6–11, 2008:
This exuberant festival is a beloved Breckenridge tradition paying homage to Ullr, the mythical Norse God of Snow. From the "Ullympics" to a Main Street parade, live entertainment, ice skating and a Nordic event, weeklong Ullr Fest showcases the town at its most spirited. www.gobreck.com.
Colorado MahlerFest XXI
Boulder, Jan. 9–13, 2008:
Now in its 21st year, this highly regarded event celebrates the life and music of composer Gustav Mahler. Mahler scholars and orchestra enthusiasts come from all over the world for the weeklong festival, which features lectures, chamber recitals, films and symposia. It culminates in two orchestral performances. www.mahlerfest.org.
SnowFest
Telluride, Jan. 11–14, 2008:
The ski resort of Telluride is the setting for SnowFest, a winter weekend filled with music, snow sculpting, snowmobile jumping events, avalanche dog demonstrations and a torchlight parade. www.telluride.com.
Lake John/Cowdrey Lake Ice Fishing Contest
Walden, Jan. 12–13, 2008:
Avid anglers drop their line for rainbow and cutthroat trout at this ice fishing contest on well-stocked Lake John and Cowdrey Lake. The two-day annual event is sponsored by the North Park Chamber of Commerce. www.northpark.org.
National Western Stock Show
Denver, Jan. 12–27, 2008:
The world's premier livestock show and rodeo, the National Western Stock Show just keeps getting bigger and better. In 2008, there'll be more entertainment and educational activities and a new world-class horse show at Denver's National Western Complex. www.nationalwestern.com.
Model and High-Power Rocket Flying Day
Pueblo, Jan. 19, 2008:
The Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum and local chapter of the National Association of Rocketry team up for this high-flying day of model rocketry at the Hudson Ranch. The fun begins at 9am and first timers younger than 18 will receive a certificate as part of the National Association of Rocketry's 50th Anniversary celebration. www.pueblochamber.org.
Cookie Challenge Chef Competition
Ft. Collins, Jan. 21, 2008:
The Girl Scout cookie is elevated to new culinary heights in this inspired benefit that brings together some of northern Colorado's top chefs to create a sweet or savory dish using one of the quintessential cookie varieties. Guests sample and vote on a winner but the real winner is the event's beneficiary: Girl Scouts of Colorado. The fun begins at 6:30pm at the Marriott. www.ftcollins.com.
18th Annual Budweiser Select International Snow Sculpture Championship
Breckenridge, Jan. 22–27, 2008:
Breckenridge's bounty of snow takes shape over the five-day Budweiser Select International Snow Sculpture Championship. Now in its 18th year, the event draws artists from around the world to carve 20-ton, 12-foot-high blocks of snow into masterpieces that range from whimsical to abstract. www.gobreck.com.
14th Annual Country in the Rockies
Steamboat Springs , Jan. 23–27, 2008:
You don't have to ski to love Country in the Rockies, the only country music celebrity ski event that brings together chart-topping artists, musicians, songwriters and celebrities for five days of fun at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel. www.citr.org.
Chapungu: Custom and Legend, A Culture in Stone
Denver, now through Feb. 28, 2007:
The Denver Botanic Garden is the setting for the monumental stone sculptures on loan from the Chapungu Sculpture Park in Zimbabwe. The collection's 57 works explore the cultural traditions, religious beliefs, social concerns and everyday life of three generations of Shona artists. www.botanicgardens.org.
All events are weather permitting and subject to change. For a listing of additional Colorado events and travel information, log on to www.COLORADO.com or call 1-800-COLORADO. You can also order a free copy of the Official State Visitors Guide by calling 1-800-COLORADO or visiting www.COLORADO.com. |
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| COMING IN NEXT MONTH'S ISSUE |
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Walk on the Wild Side: Winter Wildlife Viewing |
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Green Colorado: Environmental Initiatives and Volunteer Vacations |
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13th Annual Ouray Ice Festival |
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Photo Credits:
"Colorado's natural hot spot, even in winter" – Photo courtesy of Pagosa Hot Springs Resort
"Pampered State" – Photo courtesy of The Brown Palace Hotel Denver
"Mother Nature's Spa" – Photo courtesy of The Glenwood Springs Hot Springs Pool
"Holiday Celebration at Bent's Old Fort" – Photo by Brian Gadbery/CTO |
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