A Birthday outing

Last week was my husband's birthday and the one thing he wanted was to spend the night somewhere different. We went to The Springs in Pagosa. It was amazing.

The Mother Spring was 144 degrees and from what we read about the history of the Springs, the Ute Indians used to go there...many, many many years ago...and found that a disease that had spread in their community was not being healed by any means they had. They prayed and danced and did a traditional fire to their god.  The next morning this main spring was bubbling in the place where the fire was. They approached it and all that went into it was healed. When settlers found it, there were tracks leading away from the spring so they later learned the story.

We were able to go in several springs , I only went in with my feet in a pool that was 97 degrees.  My husband tried several, with 104 being the most he could do.  There is one called the Lobster Pot...if you go in you get a t-shirt. Ha!

The springs run naturally and there was a study done in 2011 and the American Geologic group went in to find out how deep it really is.  They stopped after 1,000 feet! WOW!

People are not allowed in the Mother Spring due to the temperature.  Here are a few pictures for you to enjoy.

This is the entrance.

Mr P by the natural spring at the entrance. I don't think you can see it, but the cool morning air with the hot spring caused steam to rise.

Mrs P.  by the Mother Spring. One part of the story was to my right.

This little guy was warming himself on a rock as we walked across the street to breakfast.

Here, the springs naturally drip down to join the river that goes by.  Years of minerals formed and the tree branches as well have minerals.

Just fascinating.  God can sure create some amazing things.

I hope you enjoyed.  You can go to the website to learn more of the 24 pools around the property, there are also springs around Pagosa and all of these you don't have to pay to see. That's the best part!

Have a blessed day.