Our Employee of the Month for November is Wryan Heikkila.  Wryan is a Maintenance Supervisor at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort and has been here since March 2023.  Wryan is always willing to help any team in any way possible, from training his co-workers to assisting our guests, all while remaining positive and having a great attitude.  With his positive approach to everything, he is also exceptional at teaching our younger staff new skills on projects here and in everyday life.  Wryan is always the first to step up and pitch in to get a project completed, even if it means working extra hours.   
Our Facilities Maintenance Manager, Juan Quintero, says, “I greatly appreciate having Wryan on our team, as he has been a great addition to the B & G team.  He has stepped into a supervisory role for B & G and has a great work ethic.  He also has been in charge of safety for our department and has done a great job.  I am excited to have Wryan on our team as he always has a positive attitude and is always helping our team with projects or simply teaching and training our team member’s proper ways to use tools or make repairs on equipment.  We are lucky to have him.”   
Thank you, Wryan, for your excellent service and commitment to this company.  We couldn’t be more proud to recognize Wryan Heikkila as our November Employee of the Month.

If celebrating New Year’s Eve in a charming Colorado mountain community featuring the world’s largest hot springs pool sounds magical, you are correct! Glenwood Springs, Colorado pulls out all the stops for people of all ages to celebrate the changeover to a new calendar year.

Here’s a glimpse at what is happening at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort and around town on Dec. 31, 2023.

Glenwood Hot Springs Resort

Soak in natural hot springs all day and into the New Year if you wish. Admission to Glenwood Hot Springs Pool is come-and-go as much as you please on the day of purchase, and no reservations are required. The pool has a wide range of family-friendly New Year’s Eve activities planned, starting at 7 p.m., and is open until 1 a.m. There’s also prizes for the competitions and rewards for locating Disney heroes that have gone missing on the property. New Year’s Eve activities are free to all paid pool guests.

7:00 p.m. – Handstand contest and ping pong scramble

8:00 p.m. – Biggest cannonball, best dive and duck relay

9:00 p.m. – Noodle relay and Marco Polo

10:00 p.m. – Alligator wrestling and Sharks & Minnows

11:00 p.m. – Party favors

11:55 p.m. – Countdown to 2024

Also, a special New Year’s Eve menu will be available from 4 – 10 p.m. at the poolside Grill. The menu includes pizza by the slice, hot dogs, chili dogs, bowls of chili, pretzels and cheese, nachos, chips, cookies, brownies, warm beverages, and soft drinks. Alcohol will not be served.

For the ultimate celebration, book lodging at Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge and simply walk across the street for a great night’s sleep and a hot, made-to-order complimentary breakfast at the poolside Grill in the morning.

Glenwood Springs Community Center

There’s no need to wait until evening to start celebrating thanks to the Glenwood Springs Community Center’s Noon Year’s Eve party. The event runs from 12-3 p.m. and features a New Year’s countdown and balloon drop at noon.

An aerialist, stilt walkers, Sventastic the one-man circus show, magicians, balloon animals, and face-painting fairies are among the fun as well as knights and a Renaissance-era royal court. All ages can enjoy ice skating, the climbing wall and swimming. Don’t forget to submit a New Year's resolution for a chance to win prizes.

Glenwood Springs Library

Head to the library for a fun-filled afternoon at the Toddler New Year’s Eve Party from 3-5 p.m. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the New Year with kids ages 1 to 5 with dancing, games, snacks, party hats, noisemakers and more. Tickets cost $16 per child, and one caregiver per child, family or group also must register. When the ball drops at 4 p.m., sparkling cider will be served to the kids. Dressing up in your New Year’s finest is encouraged but casual clothes or pajamas also are entirely acceptable.

Glenwood Vaudeville Revue

Glenwood Vaudeville Revue is a two-hour, family fun dinner theater show with professional talent performing a variety of comedy skits, jokes, high-energy dance numbers, songs, and original comedic presentations that are guaranteed to entertain. On New Year’s Eve there are 4:30 and 9 p.m. shows to choose from, and the theatre will be decked out with balloons, streamers, and other festive décor. A ticket includes a complimentary glass of champagne or sparkling cider and party favors for toasts at 8 p.m. or midnight. Other beverages and food items are a la carte, with meals prepared by many of the Glenwood Springs’ top restaurants.

Don’t wait to mark your calendars, book Glenwood Hot Springs Resort lodging, and buy tickets for Glenwood Vaudeville Revue and the library’s Toddler New Year’s Eve Party. Glenwood Springs is the perfect place to salute the beginning of 2024 in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

There is plenty of winter fun to keep people both fully occupied and happily relaxed in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. It’s a place for all ages to enjoy as a family or sneak in a trip with your favorite date or a friend group. Snow-laden forests, plumes of steam from hot springs pools, a mountain-top adventure park, and trails for skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and fat biking are among the winter activities in Glenwood Springs. 

Total Relaxation 

Tops on the laidback category is soaking in the mineral hot springs at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort. It’s an ideal combination of classic beauty with the world’s largest hot springs pool dating back to 1888 and modern amenities like newly renovated locker rooms and a redesigned Therapy Pool. There also is a lodge, athletic club, restaurant and shop plus electric vehicle charging stations and free parking.  

Glenwood Hot Springs Resort is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with no reservations needed, so you aren’t locked into a certain time for visiting. A big bonus is the fact that day and annual passes provide unlimited in-and-out access all day long, so you can soak in the morning, explore in the afternoon, and come back to sit under the stars. Or stay all day, rent a cabana and grab a meal at the poolside Grill. 

Add on another supremely relaxing experience by walking to the nearby Yampah Spa Vapor Caves featuring natural underground mineral water steam baths. In the three adjoining underground rock chambers, relax on slab marble benches in the warm rocky alcoves, inhale the natural steam vapor and take breaks from the steam in cold water and a cooling room. Yampah Spa Vapor Caves also offers a wide range of spa treatments and salon services. 

Hit the Slopes 

Sunlight Mountain Resort, located between Glenwood Springs and Carbondale, opened for the season on Dec. 8. With 730 skiable acres, 72 runs and 2,000 vertical feet, there is plenty of room for all levels of skiers and snowboarders to roam at a price that won’t put a large dent in your wallet like many larger ski areas. 

The longest run is Ute, a green trail that winds 2.5 miles from summit to base while the steepest run is The Heathen with a challenging pitch of 52 degrees. Need to up your game? Sign up for a lesson through the on-site ski and snowboard school. All runs eventually lead back to one base area, making Sunlight an easy place for family and friend groups to cross paths and meet up for lunch and après ski at the lodge. 

Speaking of family and friends, one of the best deals around is the Ski Swim Stay package, which offers three key elements: convenience, affordability and fun. The package includes one Sunlight Mountain lift ticket per adult, one free lift ticket for kids ages 12 and under per paying adult, a free shuttle ride to the slopes, lodging at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort, complimentary breakfast at the resort’s poolside Grill, and unlimited hot springs pool access during business hours. Ski Swim Stay is available Dec. 8, 2023 to April 1, 2024 and subject to availability. Free children’s lift tickets are not available over holidays and spring break weeks (Dec. 23, 2023–Jan. 7, February 16-19, 2024; and March 9-24, 2024). 

Perhaps you want to book a package during one of these blackout dates, already have a season pass to Sunlight or plan to ski elsewhere. If so, the Gear Up for Adventure package could be the perfect fit. To the south of Glenwood Springs, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Aspen Mountain are great options while Beaver Creek and Vail are to the east. Gear Up for Adventure features 10% off lodging at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort, hot breakfast, unlimited hot springs soaking, and a ski or snowboard rental voucher per registered guest. The voucher from Hanging Lake Adventure Co-op includes skis, boots and poles or a snowboard and boots. The package is available Dec. 8, 2023-April 1, 2024. 

Many Options at Sunlight 

How many U.S. ski areas also offer snowmobiling? Sunlight Mountain Resort is one of the few. Whether you are brand new to snowmobiling, a family with children or someone looking for a full-throttle adventure, there is a guided tour available. The one-hour, 16-mile family tour begins at 10 a.m. and winds deep into the White River National Forest through a lush forest of pines and aspen trees with the minimum age for riders being 6 years old. The adventure tour lasts 2.5 hours and covers 30 miles of terrain that features 360-degree views of Mt. Sopris, the Sawatch Range, and Elk and Flattops mountains. There also is a stop in the backcountry Baylor Park where everyone has the chance to play. All riders must be at least 10 years old for this tour. Private custom outings also are available. 

Among the numerous winter events in Glenwood Springs are several at Sunlight Mountain Resort. The Snowshoe Shuffle 8K race through the resort’s Babbish Gulch begins at 10 a.m. on Dec. 16. All fees support Colorado Animal Rescue, and all racers receive an event shirt and are entered in a raffle for prizes. The Nordic trail system at Babbish Gulch consists of over 29 kilometers of marked trails with a combination of groomed and ungroomed terrain that meanders through aspen groves and along the edges of dense pine forests. Snowshoes can be rented from the various local outfitters. 

If randonnée ski racing is more your style, Sunlight’s first event in this season’s Moonlight Race Series is on Dec. 21 from 6-8 p.m. The series runs until March 17. Fat tire biking enthusiasts are sure to love the Rat Bike Face on Jan. 7. Groomed trails, aspen groves, heart-pounding uphills and white-knuckle descents are all part of the two-lap race that starts at 10 a.m. and is followed by a raffle for sweet swag. 

Fun for Everyone 

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, America’s only mountain-top theme park, is among the winter activities in Glenwood Spring. Enjoy the magnificent views on a scenic gondola ride to the top of Iron Mountain, admire the large plaza adorned with seasonal decorations, zoom down on Colorado’s longest alpine coaster, test your skills with a game of laser tag, and watch a movie in the 4D Theater. Don’t miss tours of the famed Fairy Cave and King’s Row Cave and grab a bite to eat and a warm beverage at Lookout Grille. 

The park is open Friday through Sunday during the winter and has extended hours that encompass the entire weeks of Christmas and New Year’s, three weeks in March for spring break, and Monday holidays like Martin Luther King Jr. Day and President’s Day. Mark your calendar for Winter on the Mountain that runs from now through Jan. 7. Live music and entertainment, a half-million magical lights, ice sculptures, food and drink, and visits from Santa are part of the seasonal offerings. On the evenings that Santa visits, mention at the gondola base after 3 p.m. that you’re headed to see him as kids 12 and under get free admission to the park.

The ice-skating rink at the Glenwood Springs Community Center is a hopping place from November through mid-March when activities at the rink are in full swing. The NHL-sized ice hosts hockey for kids through adults, learn-to-skate programs and public skate hours. The best way for visitors to enjoy the ice is during public skate times that occur several times throughout the week and on the weekends. Glenwood Springs Community Center rents skates, sticks, and pucks if you don’t have your own. 

Many of Glenwood Springs’ traditional hiking trails are excellent locations for snowshoeing, and there is no cost to use Babbish Gulch trails at Sunlight Mountain Resort, where trails are clearly marked beginner, intermediate and advanced for snowshoeing and Nordic skiing. People on snowshoes and Nordic ski also are welcome to use the trails at Ironbridge Golf Club south of Glenwood Springs. Portions of the golf course are groomed as weather permits, but skate skiing is not allowed. Enjoy après-ski at The Kitchen at Ironbridge starting at 5 p.m. 

Stay for a weekend or a week. There are plenty of winter activities in Glenwood Spring to keep you fully occupied.

Glenwood Hot Springs Resort and several other businesses, attractions and activities in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, are in the spotlight this week with major TV coverage. The community was chosen as the destination for the final episode of the premier season of “LOST IN! with DJ BBQ” that airs on Destination America on Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. and midnight EST. In addition, Denver’s 9News provided the first behind-the-scenes look at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort’s east end expansion project on Dec. 12.
 
Glenwood Springs is one of 11 communities featured in the first season of “LOST IN,” a 30-minute TV and digital series that chronicles host Christian Stevenson, aka DJ BBQ, on great adventures at some of the most unique and up-and-coming locations in the U.S. Each episode is about getting completely immersed or lost in a new place through amazing experiences and great food. Among the other communities featured this season are Greenville, South Carolina; Macon, Georgia; Indianapolis, Indiana; Green Bay, Wisconsin; and St. Petersburg, Florida.

 
 
DJ BBQ is a barbecue cook, cookbook author and extreme sports enthusiast with a tribe of dedicated fans on his YouTube channel and across social media. He is also known for bringing his live catering experience “Catertainment” to festivals across America and the United Kingdom and partnering with brands like Hellmann’s in the creation of content such as the Grilltopia campaign and Renault for the world’s biggest and loudest state-of-the-art DJ BBQ truck.
  

 
While filming in Glenwood Springs this September, DJ BBQ immersed himself in local culture for an action-packed 48 hours and stayed along with the crew for several nights at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort. The resort team enthusiastically hosted the LOST IN crew and Pool Manager Taylor Mays guided DJ BBQ on his pool experience.
 
Visit Glenwood Springs coordinated DJ BBQ’s itinerary that included several iconic locations and activities such as soaking in the world’s largest mineral springs pool and zipping down Shoshone Chutes river tube ride at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort, trying out the horseback riding and clay pigeon shooting at Bair Ranch, and going whitewater rafting on the Colorado River with Defiance Rafting. In addition, he experienced an adrenaline rush on the thrill rides at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, delved into the legacy of Doc Holliday and savored the rich flavors at Smoke Modern BBQ.
  
“Glenwood Springs, Colorado, stole my heart with its unbeatable mix of adventure, culture, and warmth. From the thrill of Bair Ranch's horseback rides to the soothing embrace of the world's largest mineral springs pool, every moment was a melody of excitement and relaxation. Glenwood Springs, you're not just a destination; you’re a symphony of unforgettable experiences. I left a piece of my heart in your mountains, and I can’t wait for the world to witness the magic you hold,” says DJ BBQ.
 

 
In addition, Matt Renoux, a longtime reporter for 9News, visited Glenwood Hot Springs Resort on Dec. 11 for an exclusive hard-hat tour of the new east end expansion project with Lodge Manager Loretta Ayala and Controller Scott Gagnepain. He returned early the following morning for a live shot that ran with the story on the Dec. 12 edition of 9News Mornings. While Renoux highlighted the work underway to bring additional mineral hot springs relaxation with five new pools and other features on the east end, he emphasized that it’s still business as usual with the rest of the pool and resort open for enjoyment during construction.
 

 
Don’t miss watching the LOST IN and 9News coverage as Glenwood Springs is in the TV spotlight in a big way this December.

Meet Shad Murphy, the new Assistant Controller/Accounting Supervisor at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort! Shad joined the Resort family in September, and we are thrilled to have him on the team! Mr. Murphy grew up in Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley and brings extensive business experience and hospitality expertise to the Resort. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Finance and has over 20 years of accounting experience, most of which are in hotels and resorts. His background includes working for the Aspen Club & Spa and the Westin and Wildwood Hotels in Snowmass Village. Shad has a daughter who lives in the Valley, and outside of work, they enjoy all of the adventures this beautiful area has to offer, including skiing, hunting, fishing, dirt biking, mountain biking, and just being outdoors. Glenwood Hot Springs Resort extends the warmest welcome to Shad. We couldn’t be more delighted to have you onboard!   

Our Employee of the Month for October is Reece McMillan. Reece is a Glenwood Hot Springs Resort lifeguard who has been here since April 2023. From the very first, Reece has been single‐minded when it comes to knowing what he wants and figuring out how to get there. He quickly stood out as an excellent candidate for a Team Lead position. He is very dependable, and thorough in his daily duties and has excelled at the Team Lead position. While helping our guests, he remains calm and collected, is kind and reassuring, and does very well giving directions and delegating duties. 
Reece is very quick at assessing what is needed and is always professional when offering assistance in an emergency, which will blend well with his goal of becoming an EMT. He is the first to offer assistance when another department needs help and is always willing to step up to ensure the teams are staffed.   
Our Pool Manager, Taylor Mays, says, “It is a pleasure to recognize Reece as our Employee of the Month. Reece is a Team Lead Lifeguard here at the Pool, and we couldn’t ask for a more rock-solid example of a leader, day in and day out. Reece has stayed calm, provided excellent care throughout several medical emergencies, and has been one of the first to jump in and assist with any task. 
From covering shifts and jumping in to cover laundry hours to seeking out opportunities and areas of improvement throughout each day. Reece is well deserving of this award, and I am grateful to have him on our team.”   
Thank you, Reece, for your excellent service and commitment to this company. We couldn’t be more proud to recognize Reece McMillan as our October Employee of the Month!   

It’s that time of year when people aim to stay in shape mentally and physically in tandem with the holidays. Don’t let the hectic fervor get in the way of setting aside time for exercise, meditation and relaxation. Whether you are a Roaring Fork Valley local or someone traveling in for a getaway, Glenwood Springs, Colorado, offers a beautiful mountain atmosphere, blissful hot springs, and a festive spirit. There is no better place to stay fit and relaxed during the holiday season. 

One of the state’s most iconic attractions, Glenwood Hot Springs Resort, has been at the heart of the community since 1888. However, time hasn’t stood still at the world’s largest hot springs pool. Today, there is the Lodge, Athletic Club, Sopris Splash Zone, and new smaller pools being constructed on the east end for additional natural hot springs soaking options starting sometime in 2024. 

Some of the resort’s biggest fans happen to be area residents, who spoke loudly with their votes during the 2023 Locals’ Choice Awards sponsored by the Post Independent newspaper. Three of the awards went to Glenwood Hot Springs Resort: Best Attraction, Best Gym or Fitness Studio, and Best Yoga Studio. 

Not Your Average Gym 

Wondering how you will work off the cookies and cocktails or stay committed to a fitness regime pledge during the holiday season? Consider an annual membership or a day pass to the resort’s Athletic Club, which also gives you access to the hot springs, a private pool entrance and sundeck, and a wet lounge complete with a steam room, sauna and hot tub. A large selection of classes is available six days a week—most at no extra cost to pass holders—as well as weights and state-of-the-art gym equipment spread throughout the window-filled facility. Or work up a sweat on one of the Athletic Club’s three handball and racquetball courts. 

For travelers seeking to add overnight accommodations to the mix, Glenwood Hot Springs Resort’s Wellness Package is the perfect solution. The package provides one Athletic Club pass per registered adult, 10% off the best available lodging rate, cozy robes to use, unlimited access to the hot springs pool during business hours, and complimentary made-to-order breakfast at the poolside Grill. 

Explore the Outdoors 

Glenwood Springs also is an ideal place to enjoy year-round outdoor activities followed by soaking of tired muscles and full-on leisure mode in the mineral-rich hot springs. There also are lap lanes for those who like to take a daily swim. 

Miles and miles of hiking and biking trails stand ready to be explored and transition into winter wonderlands for snowshoeing and Nordic skiing when snowflakes start to fly. Also, Sunlight Mountain Resort is set to open for skiing and snowboarding on Dec. 8, unless Mother Nature delivers several inches of the fluffy white stuff earlier.   

It’s OK to Relax 

Sometimes as the holiday season approaches or when we’re in the middle of the festivities, it’s beneficial to take a breather and remove yourself from the craziness. No one will remember if one less batch of cookies is baked, that the lights didn’t fully wrap around your house or your greeting cards are sent a little late. Instead, treat yourself, your family or a special someone with a getaway to Glenwood Springs. Maybe an early, unexpected present?  

Glenwood Hot Springs Resort makes it easy and affordable with the Buy Now and Save Package that provides 20% off the best available rate at the Lodge and includes unlimited access to the pool and hot breakfast at the Grill. This promotion is subject to availability, valid only for new reservations and has a two-night minimum requirement. The dates for the package run from now through Dec. 17, 2023, with blackout dates from Nov. 22-24 over Thanksgiving. 

Getting away from it all doesn’t mean you have to totally blow off the holidays. Enjoy a strolling downtown all decorated for the season, selecting presents in the locally owned shops, stopping for warming cup of java or delicious hot chocolate, or toasting a pint of local beer. Attend the holiday show at Glenwood Vaudeville Revue that runs from Nov. 17-Jan. 13 and marvel at the fantastic light display at Hotel Colorado that will be unveiled at the 33rd annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 24. Or head to Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park for Winter on the Mountain festivities that run from Nov. 10-Jan. 7. 

Whatever you plan to do during November and December, let Glenwood Hot Springs Resort and Glenwood Springs be the place to stay fit and relaxed during the holiday season. Break free from your usual routines, enjoy fitness and hot springs soaking in the outdoors, and create lifelong memories.

When traveling or enjoying a close-to-home staycation, no one wants to be left out regardless of age and physical abilities. The good news is destinations around the U.S. and world are paying attention and making it easier. Here are numerous accessible vacation options in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

Enjoy the world's largest hot springs

At Glenwood Hot Springs Resort, the warm, mineral-rich water flows from the on-property Yampah Spring and soothes mind, body and spirit. The main pool is kept at a pleasant 90° to 93°F and the Therapy Pool hovers around a divine 104°F. To help people get in and out of the water, there are chair lifts for these two pools and the Hanging Lake Pool in the family friendly Sopris Splash Zone. In addition, there is a ramp and lighting that guides the way into the Therapy Pool, which reopened in 2022 after being fully redesigned and refreshed, and zero-depth entry into Sopris Splash Zone.

Need a place to rest and regroup? Rental cabanas are located throughout the pool area, including two on the ground level for ease of use. 

The resort also has several features in place to make sure locals and visitors with accessibility needs start off their pool visit on a positive note. The parking lot adjacent to the historic sandstone bathhouse has several ADA parking spaces, and there is a ramp leading to the pool entrance that has accessible doors that open at the simple push of a button. A wheelchair is available for helping pool-goers transition from the parking lot to the pool, lobby and spacious main-floor locker rooms that have ADA-compliant entrances and bathrooms. There also is a family bathroom/changing room that is wheelchair accessible.

Recent experiences

The website and social media channels for Accessible Adventures stems from a Colorado-based couple’s travels with their son, Robbie, who has a rare form of epilepsy. The couple and three of their four children visited Glenwood Hot Springs Resort in early October. Kristy, Robbie’s mom, noted the resort’s “entirely accessible kid’s zone” in a blog post. She says, “The Sopris Splash Zone is a kid’s wonderland with padded ground safe for crawling or knee walking like my son. There is a splash pad, baby pool area, slides and a lift into the kid’s pool!”

She added, “Something I loved about this location was there are no time limits and no extra fees for slides, etc. You can come in the morning, stamp your hand on the way out and come back after a break or lunch. … This pool does get busier, but it is so large you aren’t crowded in the water at all."

In an article last year about four ADA-compliant hot springs in Colorado that was published in Denver’s 5280 magazine, writer Susan Joy Paul notes that at “this 134-year-old Colorado icon, home to the largest outdoor hot springs pool in the world, offers three ADA-accessible watery options.” As mentioned, these include the main pool, Therapy Pool and Sopris Splash Zone. Paul also highlighted the convenient locker rooms and ADA-accessible hotel rooms on-site.

Sleep well

While at the hot springs, enjoy the ultimate in relaxation by staying overnight at Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge, which has five ADA parking spaces, a ramp to the lodge’s front door, and four ADA rooms including one with a roll-in shower. There is elevator access to all floors, including the lower level with two conference rooms available for meetings and family and friend reunions. Two portable hearing-impaired devices also are available to guests. 

Every stay at the lodge includes unlimited access to the hot springs pool from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.  and made-to-order hot breakfast served at the poolside Grill.

Around town

It’s an easy walk from Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge to downtown over the pedestrian bridge, which has an elevator to reach the ground level for exploring a wide range of shops and restaurants.

In addition, the paved Glenwood Canyon Recreation Path, with a trailhead just down the street from Glenwood Hot Springs Resort, is a disabled-friendly path for walking, biking and other outdoor endeavors. The Accessible Adventures family enjoyed biking the 16-mile trail using an e-bike rented through Glenwood Adventure to pull Robbie’s trailer. Glenwood Adventures also can take outdoor enthusiasts with disabilities on rafting trips.

The Accessible Adventures crew also rode the gondola to Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park to have lunch at The Lookout Grille and experience the various attractions. 

For indoor options, head to Glenwood Springs Community Center, a modern 65,000-square-foot facility that features a gymnasium, climbing wall, ice rink and more. The center has adaptive climbing gear, and if you live near Glenwood Springs or are going to be around for a while, there are adaptive climbing classes and therapeutic recreation swimming classes. Talk to the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist on staff about the various options and adaptive equipment available.

This is just a sampling of accessible vacation options in Glenwood Springs, Colorado!

Glenwood Hot Springs Resort would like to give a special “Thank you” to Ken Ward for all of his years of hard work and dedication as our Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. Ken started out as a Facilities Maintenance Tech back in 2007, and worked his way up to his current position over the last 16 years. With his diverse technical knowledge of systems here at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort and his steady and endless patience while keeping this place top-notch, he has been indispensable. He is known for his constant kindness towards guests and other staff members, and has been a wonderful teacher to many here while passing along qualities that are highly valued today.   

Ken, thank you for your commitment to this company.  We wish you the best and hope you enjoy your days doing whatever you choose. Congratulations on your retirement Ken! We will miss being reminded it’s “Lunchtime!”