Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Surrounded by 2.5 million acres of Weminuche Wilderness and San Juan National Forest, and set amid the majestic San Juan Mountains in Southwest Colorado, Pagosa Springs offers visitors a rich geological and cultural history to explore. Rooted in storytelling, “Pagosah” is the Southwestern Ute word for “healing waters,” and the town is renowned for its world-famous hot springs. In the heart of downtown, The Mother Spring, designated by Guinness as the “Deepest Hot Springs Aquifer in the World,” fuels three hot springs locations that draw visitors from around the world to soak in mineral-rich geothermal waters coveted for their healing properties. A four-season destination for outdoor adventure, its landscape is defined by soaring cliffs, rugged peaks, magical alpine pools, undisturbed wilderness, and cascading rivers, revealing a dramatic geological history that invites visitors of all ages to venture into Pagosa Springs’ backcountry.