Pagosa Springs

Pagosa Springs, Colorado

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Located in Southwest Colorado, at the base of the Continental Divide, Pagosa Springs is one of the state's last undiscovered gems. Known
for our amazing hot springs and quiet, peaceful serenity, Pagosa Springs is nestled in the San Juan Mountains, amongst rushing rivers
and pristine forests. Pagosa Springs offers plenty of opportunities to soak up the scenery and enliven your spirit. Surrounded by 3 million acres of wilderness and national forest, visitors
to Pagosa Springs will find endless activites, trails and waters in which to soak, hike, bike, run, fish, raft, float, kayak, ride a horse or simplysit back and relax. Pagosa Springs also has more than 300 days of sunshine each year and over 30 downtown hot springs pools to enjoy. Pagosa Springs also offers a rich geological and cultural history, where visitors can explore ancestral Puebloan Indian sites at Chimney Rock Archeological Area, take a trip back through time on two nearby steam trains, or discover Pagosa's rich past at the Historical Museum. At the Fred Harman Art Museum, visitors can see the works of the artist behind the Red Ryder and Little Beaver cartoons.estled in Southwest Colorado at the base of the Continental Divide, Pagosa Springs is one of the state's undiscovered gems. Known for its three natural hot springs facilities, "Pagosah" is the Southwestern ute word for "healing waters".

With 300+ days of sunshine, ancient archaeological areas, and pristine forests, Pagosa Springs offers plenty of opportunities to soak up the scenery and enliven your spirit.

www.visitpagosasprings.com

Fiber Festival May 29 & 30th 2010

San Juan River Rod Run Car Show May 14-16th 2010

Wounded Warrior Project May 30th - June 5th 2010

Pagosa Folk n' Bluegrass Festival June 4-6th 2010

Gecko's Turkey Track Trail Marathon June 12th 2010

4th of July Celebration • Park to Park Arts & Crafts Festival July 2-4th 2010

Red Ryder Rodeo • July 2-4th 2010

Pagosa Duathlon July 10 2010

Cruise-a-Thong July 17 2010

Renaissance and Pirate Festival July 17-18th 2010

GECKO'S Devils Mountain 50k Ultra July 17th 2010

Music in the Mountains July-August 2010

Archuleta County Fair July 30th - August 2nd 2010

Four Corners Folk Festival Labor Day Weekend September 3-5th 2010

Mountain Chile Cha Cha & Trail Run September 25th 2010

ColorFest: Wine & Food Festival September 10th 2010

Brews, Bands, etc. • Hot Air Balloon Rally September 11 - 12th 2010

SUMMER WEATHER

At 7,079 feet, temperatures range from highs of the mid 80s to lows in the 30s, and a yearly average of 20.21" of rain.

1) Unlike other Colorado sites, the Mineral Hot Springs have smaller soaking pools located along the beautiful San Juan River and also have indoor and outdoor mineral soaking baths.

2) Outdoor Activities & Attractions are endless...Visit spectacular natural features such as the Great Sand Dunes Nat'l Monument or Mesa Verde, located only a few hours away.

3) "Pagosah" is the Southern Ute word for "healing
waters." Not only are our waters enjoyed by soakers at three
downtown hot springs facilities, but Pagosa also use its waters
to heat buildings and the new Geothermal Greenhouse project
downtown. We're building a "green" economy in Pagosa.

2) Surrounded by the largest contiguous wilderness area in
the country, the Weminuch