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Big Medicine in Glenwood Springs, Colorado

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Real Estate Agent with United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Ute Indians were the first to enjoy the healing powers of the Hot Mineral Springs in Glenwood. 

They called it Yampa, meaning Big Medicine.

Like most Colorado mountain towns in the late 1800s Glenwood Springs was full of "gamblers, gunslingers, miners and madams". 

In 1890 a bath house, lodge and pool were built near the Hot Springs.

 

 

 

Presidents Teddy Roosevelt and William Taft, Al Capone and the Unsinkable Molly Brown were among some of the famous visitors as well as gunslinger/gambler Doc Holliday.  Doc Holliday's final resting place is in Glenwood Springs.

We really enjoyed our recent trip there and the Big Medicine at the Spa of the Rockies.

Glenwood Springs is located 40 miles North of Aspen and 60 miles west of Vail at the confluence of the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers.

Not only is Glenwood known for the Hot Springs but also for kayaking, river rafting, fly fishing, hiking in the Canyon and the Sunlight Mountain ski area.  Today, it is bustling with activity and a great place for a little Colorado mountain get-a-way for the entire family.

One of my favorite parts, beside spending time with the family was driving through the awesome Glenwood Canyon.

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Mary Douglas, your Mountain Broker-Associate and REALTOR®

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO

www.marydouglas-redfeatherlakes.net

800-531-2195

"A Day in the Mountains will always soothe your city soul"

I specialize in the Red Feather Lakes area, Crystal Lakes and Glacier View Meadows Subdivisions, if you are interested in buying or selling your mountain home, please give me a call, I'm here to help you.

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Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

I love this little spotlight on Big Medicine in Glenwood Springs, Mary. So rich in history and so beautiful too.

Mar 18, 2011 05:41 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Hey Mary...is the water really 122 degrees? I think that might be too hot even for me...I love the Hot Springs and need to take a quick trip up the mountain.

Mar 18, 2011 05:42 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hey thanks Craig, it really is beautiful there and the water is great- even in March!

 

Hi Jeffrey, That's the temperature when it comes out of the ground- HOT HOT HOT!  They cool it with other waters so as not to boil the guests :-) LOL  Thanks for stopping by, you could make it up there in no time.

Mar 18, 2011 06:40 AM
Sharon & Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN - Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette homes for sale

Hi Mary!  What a great place to go and seek the healing powers of the mineral waters!  I can see why people would want to go there.  WHAT A FANTASTIC VIEW, and it is easy to see why you like the drive through Glenwood Canyon!  Have a great weekend in your MOUNTAIN PARADISE, Mary! 

Mar 18, 2011 08:22 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

So this is actually still open?  I can get in? Georgia's warm springs is no longer a spa/resort and not used.  you can "tour" it but not get in.  If I can get in, I'm there.

Mar 18, 2011 08:39 AM
Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Mary, I meant to ask if the enterprising crocodile is going to set up her own mineral springs spa in her hot tub on the back deck as a side business for the good people of RFL?

Think of all the extra $$$ you can raise for that trip this summer with your mom back to God's country in southern Indiana!   ^_~

Mar 18, 2011 08:52 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Bruce, the only bad thing I can say about the Canyon is that there are few places to pull over and take good photos, I'm usually trying to shoot through the window!  It really is a great place to go. I wish RFL had some hot springs but I don't think our little mineral springs spa would draw a big enough crowd! :-)  We do have to save up for that big trip to Southern Indiana though......

HAHA- funny story about the hot tub and the crocodile, I truly felt like one when I was sitting in the hot tub watching buyers move from yard sign to yard sign across the way!

 Enjoy your weekend too, Bruce & Sharon!  

 

Yes Tammy, you can get in!  They have a larger hot therapeutic pool and a little cooler larger swimming pool.  It's open all year.  What good are the springs if you can only tour them...geesh!:-)

 

 

Mar 18, 2011 09:30 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Mary

The Big Medicine Springs in Glenwood Colorado would be a great place to visit.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Mar 18, 2011 03:52 PM
John Novak
Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV
Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

I'd like to just float around in the pool and look at the mountains. Looks like a nice place to unplug and recharge.

Mar 18, 2011 03:55 PM
Ann Hayden 636-399-7544
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties-St. Louis Missouri - Des Peres, MO
SelectAnn.com

Mary,

What a gorgeous place!

Ann Hayden in Wildwood, MO

Mar 18, 2011 05:05 PM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Lou, it is a nice place to visit, we enjoyed our time there.

 

Hi John, It was so nice to get away from the computer and do just that for a few days!

 

Hi Ann, it's nice there, it will be even prettier when the trees leaf out and it gets a little greener!

Mar 18, 2011 07:30 PM
Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate
M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Hi Mary, This looks like a wonderful trip!  I can never get over the beauty of your area.  I'm going to put Big Medicine on my list of places to visit someday.

Mar 19, 2011 02:27 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Sandy, when you go to Glenwood Springs, I'll meet you there!  Now that would be fun :-)

Mar 19, 2011 09:51 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Mary-I loved seeing all this history of your area. Very cool. You always do such a great job with your blogs my friend. Enjoy your evening.

Mar 19, 2011 02:17 PM
C. Bartch
Newark, OH

Now this kind of Yampa is right up my alley Mary. Your get-a-away looks like it was good for the mind, body and soul!

Mar 20, 2011 09:29 AM
Kristi DeFazio
RE/MAX Advantage - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Rea lEstate 719-459-5468

Mary- My family loves Glenwood Springs. I love your pictures and history! Great place!

Mar 21, 2011 04:10 PM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Thank you Sharon, I'm glad you came by and I hope you have a terrific week.

 

Hi Cynthia, it was nice to away! On the last day, our little Granddaughter said "But, I don't want to leave", that echoed my thoughts exactly! :-)  Thanks Cyn,

 

Thanks Kristi, Glenwood Springs is a real Colorado treasure, isn't it?

Mar 22, 2011 02:05 AM
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