Enjoy a low-impact experience in Colarado

Pagosa Hot Springs. Photo Credit: Andrew McGuire

Hot Springs: 

Since the 1970s, Glenwood Hot Springs Pool has been adding the extra British thermal units (BTUs) generated by the geothermal water to good use in pre heating domestic water supplies and warming decks, sidewalks and rooflines to keep them snow-free in winter. The geothermal waters from the World’s Deepest Hot Springs Aquifer in Pagosa Springs provide amazing soaking experiences at The Springs Resort. This natural resource is also used to heat downtown sidewalks, businesses, and residential properties, is the key ingredient in the Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership and is used by local Riff Raff Brewing Company offering ‘Earth Powered Beer.’

Star Gazing: 

Colorado is home to 10 international dark sky parks and five international dark sky communities, making the destination for star enthusiasts. Colorado Stargazing: Experience the Night is a self-guided stargazing tour that connects several Colorado locations known for their night skies, low light pollution and incredible stargazing opportunities.

ABOUT COLORADO TOURISM OFFICE:

Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) is the official travel and tourism office for the state of Colorado. CTO’s mission is to generate traveller spending by promoting Colorado as a four-season, four-corner, world-class travel destination and to develop compelling, sustainable travel experiences.

Colorado is a year-round destination offering unparalleled adventure and recreational activities, an abundant arts scene, Western heritage, distinctive cuisine and 28 renowned ski resort areas. The state's diverse landscape boasts natural hot springs, the headwaters of four major rivers, numerous peaceful lakes and reservoirs, 12 national parks and monuments and 58 mountain peaks that top 14,000 feet, known as ‘Fourteeners’. www.colorado.com