It's not too late to get in some hot water on this cold day...
You look up to admire Colorado’s most scenic attractions, but there are natural wonders beneath the ground, too. This state’s stunning landscapes were shaped by plate tectonics and volcanic activity. Although only one volcano — Dotsero — remains technically active, geothermal energy continues to circulate, heating mineral-rich waters that rise to the surface for our soaking enjoyment.
Colorado has nearly 100 known hot springs, from shallow wilderness spots to the world’s largest hot springs pool; here are ten where you can make a splash.In the heart of the Crystal River Valley in Redstone, three terraced pools of Avalanche Ranch allow you to soak while enjoying stunning views of Mount Sopris; the largest pool even has a waterfall-fed grotto.
On the banks of the Roaring Fork River in Glenwood Springs, at the site of a historic bathhouse where the wealthy soaked while sipping cold buttermilk, Iron Mountain Hot Springs is now a thoroughly modern affair. The buttermilk has made way for locally brewed beer from the Sopris Cafe, and guests now admire the river views from sixteen adults-only soaking pools of varying sizes and temperatures, as well as a large, family-friendly freshwater pool for the kids.