Pagosa Springs Colorado

Pagosa Springs Colorado - The world’s Largest Hot Springs pool has been attracting people to this fertile valley for centuries. The Ute Indians call it the “The Great Poh Gosa”, meaning waters with mystical powers.

They believed that, the Great Spirit gave the waters superhuman virtues. Even today they are known as the healing waters. The water does help your aches and pains, and soaking in the water will calm you worries away.

Winter at The Springs

The clear hot water springs is a bottomless pit. All efforts to measure the depth have failed. They do know that it is deeper those 1500 feet.

Clustered around "The Great Poh Gosa” in Pagosa Springs Colorado are three delightful spas. The Springs Resort is the elegant centerpiece. The huge Mediterranean style bath-house would make the ancient Romans proud. With 18 outdoor pools they can accommodate well over 250 people.

The Spas Motel is just across the street. It reflects a laid-back western cowboy atmosphere. It has a large outdoor pool and several indoor and outdoor hot tubs.

The third spa is most unusual. The Overlook Hot spring Spa is the newest, in the center of town. You can soak indoors in the Victorian style building or in the two pools on the roof top Terrance. From Roof pools you can overlook the Town.

History

White men followed the Indian trails into the fertile valley of the steaming hot springs. In 1878 the army established Fort Lewis across the river from Pagosa Springs Colorado. The wild rugged old west era began. Cowboys, Indians, cavalry troops, along with stagecoach holdups, saloon brawls and gunfights became part of the history.

With the arrival of the rails, things changed. The new era of railroads, lumber mills and lumberjacks and logging, it was to last only 40 years.

Today it is hot water, tourist and real estate that drives Pagosa Springs economic engine.

In the heart of Pagosa Springs, Colorado is The Springs Resort. It is the largest and best known. It has two dozen soaking pools that are terraced on the banks of the San Juan River. The temperatures range from 83 – 114 degrees including the famous Lobster Pot. It is a great place to rejuvenate yourself.

Things to see and do in Pagosa Springs

Besides the hot springs Pool, Pagosa Springs is noted for its abundant of mountain activates. You name it, they have it.

The big winter magnet to the area is Wolf creek Ski Resort and snow, lots and lots of snow. So much snow that sometimes even the locals ask,”why so much snow.” The Wolf Creek Ski area motto is “The Most Snow in Colorado” Last year it received 465 inches, that 41 feet.

Pagosa Springs Colorado is a playful winter wonderland of outdoor activates. Besides the world class alpine skinning at Wolf Creek Ski Area, you can cross-country ski, snowshoe, snowmobile, in the best snow in Colorado. Then you can top off your day soaking in the natural hot springs pools.

In the summer it is the mountains and the mild alpine climate that draws the visitors to the valley.

Like all mountain town it has a myriad of outdoor activities. You can do the normal stuff like: hiking, jeeping, exploring ghost towns, rafting wild rivers, as well as, taking pictures of alpine meadows full wildflowers and waterfalls. . You can jeep, hike, horseback ride, or take an ATV in the backcountry while you fish or picnic by the streams.

Pagosa Springs Lodging

Here are just a few of the places to stay while you’re exploring the Pagosa Springs area.

The charming Fireside Inn and Cabins offers 15 western comfortable cabins on the edge of town The Fireside Inn

Harts Rocky Mountain Retreat is four cozy cabins, just five minutes from town, in a secluded ponderosa forest, with stunning views of the mountains.

Be Our Guest Bed & Breakfast is a large beautiful ‘A” frame Lodge located 6 east miles from town in the gorgeous mountains with breathtaking views, yummy breakfasts, clean homey rooms and the friendliest inn keepers. It’s a winner.

The Econ lodge is located four miles west of town on a frontage road off of the main highway. It is surrounded by excellent restaurant convenience store and lounges The rates are reasonable and it offers great value.

The Springs Hot Springs has been attracting people to this fertile valley for centuries. With all the things to see and do and the mystical powers of the “healing waters” you are sure to return time and time again.

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