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Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Looking for the perfect vacation spot? Glenwood Springs in Colorado is a scenic three-hour drive west of Denver, Colorado. It is a 1 1/2 hour drive east of Grand Junction, Colorado, and halfway between famous neighbors Vail, Colorado and Aspen, Colorado.

For fun and activities, you’ll never be starved for things to do in Glenwood Springs. A Mecca for outdoor activities, there’s something for everyone in this Rocky Mountain hamlet. Some things that top the list of favorites include: the Glenwood Caverns; camping; hiking – short trips as well as scaling 12,000 – 14,000 foot peaks; and road and mountain biking – over 28 trails in the nearby vicinity alone. Other outdoor pursuits include: skiing of all varieties, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice-skating, year-round fishing, rafting and kayaking, and of course, swimming in the world famous Hot Springs Pool.

Looking for more low-key activities? You’ll find plenty. Enjoy cinemas, bowling, shopping, golfing, batting cages, miniature golf, parks, go-karts, horseback riding and picnicking. The possibilities for fun in Glenwood Springs are endless.

Sunlight Mountain Resort is a mountain of fun with priceless flavor and hundreds of acres of terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. The diversity of terrain features everything from cruising corduroy to heart stopping steeps all at family-friendly prices.

Steep and deep
Sunlight Mountain's Extreme challenges skiers and boarders. With a pitch of 52 percent, the Heathen is one of the steepest trails in the state. Sunlight is also home to one of the longest trails. Ute, a cruising beginning slope, winds more than two-and-one-half miles from the summit to the base.

Sunlight provides a wide variety of activies and services...Something to please just about anyone!

Equipment Rental & Retail
Snow & Board Education Center
Children's Center
Restaurant and Bar
Sunlight Snowmobile Tours
Downtown Rental & Retail Location
Two Terrain Parks
Affordable Ski, Swim and Stay Packages
Shuttle Bus
Much, Much, More...Just Ask
Skiing and Snowboarding

www.sunlightmtn.com

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

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Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park takes you and your family on an exciting ride on the new Iron Mountain Tramway high up the Rocky Mountains overlooking the picturesque town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. On the mountaintop you can experience the ancient breathtaking underground wonders of the living dripping Glenwood Caverns and Historic Fairy Caves and enjoy the panoramic views from the Exclamation Point restaurant.

(800) 530 1635
GLENWOOD CAVERNS ADVENTURE PARK
51000 TWO RIVERS PLAZA ROAD
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81601
www.glenwoodcaverns.com

Hot Springs Pool

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The World's Largest Outdoor Hot Springs Pool is open all four seasons of the year. For over a century visitors have enjoyed the naturally fed mineral hot springs that fills the two-block long pool. The springs come out of the ground at 124 degrees and is cooled to 92 degrees for the large pool. The Therapy pool is cooled to a soothing 104 degrees.

Located at the Hot Springs Pool, the young, and young-at-heart, enjoy the two waterslides. The waterslides are open during the summer only.

Blue Sky Adventures

Gary Hansen owns and operates Blue Sky Adventures Inc. He has been operating economical river trips on the Coloarado and Roaring Fork Rivers for 27 years. With 3 boys of his how, he understands the importance of providing for your safety and enjoyment while you are his guest.

Raft Trips: Take a Half Day, Short Trip, or a Full Day Trip.

Pedals & Paddles: Blue Sky has combined with Canyon Bikes to offer you one of the most exciting adventure packages in Glenwood Canyon. Enjoy a half-day raft trip and half-day bike rental for a special price.

Kayak Rentals: Explore Glenwood Canyon on these fun and easy kayaks. Rentals are available throughout the day and/or combine with one of their raft trips.

Fishing Trips: Their fishing trips are a great way to enjoy a day of fishing on the river. Whether you are fly fishing or throwing lures, their guides will show you the Hot Spots that can only be reached by floating. Treat yourself to one of the most pleasurable fishing experiences of your life.

For more information:
www.blueskyadventure.com
Phone: (970) 945-6605 or (877) 945-6605

Whitewater Rafting, LLC.

Colorado whitewater rafting on the Colorado River in scenic Glenwood Springs! Since 1974, Whitewater Rafting, LLC provides excellent rafting trips ranging from exciting Class III-IV whitewater to scenic float tours under the sheer cliff walls of Glenwood Canyon on the majestic waters of the Colorado. Whitewater Rafting, LLC is family-owned and operated, and is the original rafting outfitter in Glenwood Springs. Near Aspen, Vail, and Grand Junction, in the midst of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Whitewater Rafting, LLC offers Full Day, Half Day, or Short Trips to suit all experience levels. While placing safety first, we maintain a staff that will guarantee just the river rafting experience you are looking for, whether it be relaxing tours on gentle waters, family adventures, or the action packed thrills of Colorado white water rafting!

For more information:
www.coloradowhitewaterrafting.com
Phone: (970) 945-8477 or (800) 993-RAFT

Canyon Bikes

Canyon Bikes specializes in serving visitors using Glenwood Canyon Recreational Trail. The paved 16-mile biking, hiking, and inline skating trail starts one block from our office.