Discovering Eco-Friendly Bliss in Glenwood Springs: A Sustainable Travel Adventure

Stepping into the steaming waters of Glenwood Hot Springs Resort, I felt a connection to centuries past. The Ute Native Americans once called these springs “Yampah,” or “Big Medicine,” a sacred haven for healing that shaped their way of life before settlers claimed the land in the late 19th century. Today, that legacy lives on—not just in the soothing 104°F pools, but in the resort’s eco-friendly ingenuity. Geothermal heat warms everything from showers to snow-melted walkways, a modern echo of the Utes’ respect for nature. Across town, at Iron Mountain Hot Springs, 16 riverside pools blend sustainability with serenity, while Glenwood itself runs on 100% renewable energy—wind, solar, and hydro since 2019. Surrounded by peaks and history, I soaked in more than just water; I soaked in a vision of travel that honors the past and protects the future.

chance bakerApril 1, 2025eco-friendly, sustainability, ecoblog, hot springs, glenwood springsComment

Exploring Mesa Verde National Park: A Journey Through History and Sustainability

My visit to Mesa Verde National Park was a journey through time and a lesson in stewardship. Established in 1906 as the first national park to preserve human history, it safeguards the cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Pueblo people, who thrived here from 550 A.D. until their mysterious departure in the late 1200s. Exploring Cliff Palace and hiking the Petroglyph Point Trail, I was captivated by their ingenuity and the rugged beauty of the canyons. What stood out just as much? The park’s eco-friendly efforts—solar-powered facilities, water conservation, and controlled burns to nurture the ecosystem. Under a dazzling night sky, recognized as an International Dark Sky Park, Mesa Verde blends its ancient legacy with a sustainable future, leaving me inspired by both the past and the present.

chance bakerMarch 21, 2025Mesa Verde, National Parks, Sustainability, Eco-Friendly, ConcervationComment

A Sacred Past Meets a Sustainable Future

Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs began as a sacred site for the Ute people, who revered its red rock formations long before surveyors named it in 1859. Donated to the city in 1909 by Charles Elliott Perkins’ family, this 1,341.3-acre park is now a National Natural Landmark. Today, it balances its rich history with eco-friendly efforts, like partnering with the Leave No Trace Center to teach visitors how to protect its fragile desert ecosystem.