My Name is Jonnalynn Garnier; I am a senior at The
University of Colorado Denver, double majoring in Criminal Justice and
Psychology. This Blog is a class assignment for which I have chosen to explore
the geography of Glenwood Spring Colorado.
Glenwood Springs is located 40 miles North of Aspen, Co.
and 60 miles west of Vail, Co. According to the U.S. Census Bureau the estimated
population in 2011 was 9,594.
Glenwood Springs is home to the largest Hot Springs pool in the world, Vapor caves, and Fairy
caves.
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User:Jutulen.
(Photographer). (2007). File:glenwood springs co.jpg. [Print Photo].
Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Glenwood_springs_co.jpg
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I chose to explore the geography of Glenwood Springs Colorado for this assignment for two
reasons; first: Glenwood has a variety
of geographical attributes
that should make for interesting discussion topics, and second:
Glenwood is a peaceful serene place. The massive mountains leave me awe struck; I am soothed by the sound of the roaring river, and slightly
nauseated by the smell of sulfur coming from the hot springs, a wide array of responses. Some of my happiest childhood memories
are of being in the hot springs pool on New Year’s Eve. The steam would rise
from the hot pool into the freezing cold air, the clock would strike twelve, and
the fireworks would explode from above as the crowd blew their noise makers and
kissed their loved ones. Glenwood Springs has always been a magical place for
me. This class gives me the
opportunity to discover how
this magical place came to be.
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| Portaro, M. (Photographer). (2009). Glenwood hot springs, glenwood. [Web Photo]. Retrieved from http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g33446-d116241-Reviews-Glenwood_Hot_Springs_Pool-Glenwood_Springs_Colorado.html |
U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S.
Census Bureau. (2012). State & county
quickfacts: Glenwood springs (city), colorado .
Retrieved from website: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/08/0830780.html
