Colorado's Hot Springs - Paperback

Complete Guide to Colorado's Hot Springs

COLORADO'S HOT SPRINGS is an entertaining, comprehensive guide to the state's sweet soaking sites and their histories.

This all new, up-to-date guide profiles forty-four hot springs, providing descriptions, contact information, directions, maps, photographs, and historical notes.

The photographs capture each spring's unique character and beauty. Each chapter blends descriptions of the warm water wonders with stories about the unique characters, events, and ancient use by Native Americans. The springs are Colorado's warm water ocean and Debbie visited each one, twice. One visit was announced and the other was an unannounced, anonymous visit to truth-test information and chat anonymously with visitors about their observations.

What's Inside This Hot Springs Guide

This guide covers 44 hot springs across Colorado with detailed profiles for each location. You'll find contact information, turn-by-turn directions, and custom maps to help you navigate to each thermal spring. The book includes full-color photographs showcasing the unique character of each soaking site, from developed resort spas to remote natural pools in the Rocky Mountains.

Historical context enriches each entry, documenting Native American use of these thermal waters, the colorful characters who developed the springs, and the events that shaped each location. The author's investigative journalism background ensures accurate, thoroughly researched information verified through both official and anonymous visits to each site.

Author Credentials

Deborah Frazier brings 35 years of investigative journalism experience covering Colorado and the Western United States. Her work earned multiple Pulitzer Prize nominations for stories on the West. She holds a master's degree in natural resources management and environmental policy, combining professional expertise with deep regional knowledge as a fourth-generation Colorado native.

Her career includes serving as communications manager for Colorado's 44 State Parks and collaborating with the state's leading wildlife researchers. This background provides unique insight into Colorado's natural attractions and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Perfect For

Road trip planners seeking authentic Colorado experiences, wellness travelers interested in therapeutic thermal waters, and anyone planning a weekend getaway in the Rocky Mountains. This guide serves both Colorado residents and visitors exploring the state's natural thermal springs.