Touring Colorado Hot Springs [Paperback]

Carl Wambach (Author)

Book Description

Series: Touring Guides | Publication Date: May 1, 1999

"Long before there were guidebooks there was hot spring serendipity," writes author Carl Wambach in his introduction to Touring Colorado Hot Springs. And there is not a more serendipitous surrounding to soak in than the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Take a relaxing dip at Strawberry Park Hot Springs after a strenuous day of skiing at nearby Steamboat Springs. Plan a family trip to Glenwood Hot Springs, home to one of the largest natural hot spring-fed pools on the planet. Discover why Conundrum Hot Springs is as hard to get to as it is to leave. Or, pamper yourself at the casually elegant Wiesbaden Hot Springs. Touring Colorado Hot Springs provides detailed descriptions, easy-to-read maps, and firsthand information gathered by the author on 29 of the best hot

springs destinations in the state. Many of the descriptions are spiced with historical information that give insight into the area's past. Grab a towel and a copy of Touring Colorado Hot Springs and discover for yourself the hot spring serendipity of Colorado. Touring Colorado Hot Springs is part of Falcon Publishing's expanding series of hot springs guides.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

This entertaining and informative book profiles 29 of the best hot springs in Colorado ranging from world-class family resorts to the hidden pools in the Rocky Mountains.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 1st edition (May 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560447362
• ISBN-13: 978-1560447368
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #859,075 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Complete and Concise Hot Springs Guide, September 2, 2000

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Tanya Argo (Thornton, CO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Touring Colorado Hot Springs (Paperback)

As a Colorado resident I have been fortunate to have visited several of the larger, more popular area hot springs. My search for new hot springs experiences led me to Wambach's "Touring Colorado Hot Springs." This book is well organized and lists the springs according to the region of Colorado where they are found. The included maps are clear and easy to read. Especially helpful information I found to be the "Best Secluded Locations", "Best Family Locations" and "Best Character Locations" section of the book. I found this book so good that I have now ordered 4 more copies to give as gifts.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars What About Price?, January 20, 2008

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Yerba Fallasee "gypsy mama" (Hot Springs, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Touring Colorado Hot Springs (Paperback)

This book was exactly the same as the other book by George, only George's book included more springs. It was somewhat informative, even though all the information is 10 years old. Unfortunately for me, I found a website that has all the same information included in the book, so there really is no need to buy it unless you want all that information in a binding. The most disappointing thing was that no pricing information was included. Mr. Wambach should have realized that the price is one of the most important factors for most people, especially since some springs are $10/day and others cost hundreds. The book was useful in finding things to do in the area, if you can pull yourself away from the pools long enough to do something else. Sure would like to see a guide with the prices included. It would also be fantastic if a newer guide were written.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Outdated, January 7, 2010

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T. Allen "simply a reader" (Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Touring Colorado Hot Springs (Paperback)

Thought the cover looks fresh, the content is outdated. A number of the hot springs featured in the book have changed names, been expanded, etc. A new edition of this book needs to be published!