Glenwood Springs has the world's largest hot springs swimming pool, and outdoor enthusiasts will love the location of the city: at the confluence of the Roaring Fork River and the Colorado River. Skiing, horse-back riding and rafting activities abound.

Several gorgeous views arise from the top of the Iron Mountain Tram. You can take adventures on earth, water, air and snow.





Now bikers and nature enthusiasts who love the Rio Grande are in luck. The 16- mile, paved recreation path through the amazing Glenwood Canyon has a new fork in the road: the Rio Grande Trail in Glenwood Springs, which leads through 44 glorious miles all the way to Aspen.

The Rio Grande Trail passes through Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Basalt, Woody Creek and Aspen, following the Roaring Fork River and Highway 82 in some sections. It is a relatively flat trail with some rolling hills and a 2 percent grade from Glenwood Springs to Aspen. The path is paved for 33 miles from Glenwood Springs to Woody Creek; it is a soft-surface dirt trail for 11 miles from Woody Creek to Aspen.

The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority also has a new bus called Bike Express. Half the bus is equipped with special racks to transport bikes. This allows cyclists to travel easily between Glenwood Springs and Aspen so they can experience different sections of the Rio Grande Trail. For route stops and a bus schedule, go to www.rfta.com/bikeexpress.html.

Visit www.glenwoodchamber.com for more information.