Native Americans were the first to be drawn to the mystical and spiritual lure of this spectacular valley nestled in the San Juan Mountains.  The Utes called it “Pagosah” or “healing waters”

A remarkable array of activities and amenities await you in out paradise for all seasons.  Spring, summer and fall invite you to hike to exquisite waterfalls, camp near a sparkling mountain stream, ride horseback or challenge the rapids in a kayak or raft.  Fishing, boating, and golf are always options, or perhaps lifting above it all in a hot air balloon.  The ancient Anasazi ruins at Chimney Rock will take you on a journey back in time, while in town the many galleries, shops, restaurants and museums await your leisurely perusal.

The dazzling colors of fall usher in a myriad of winter activities – snowboarding or skiing fresh powder at Wolf Creek, snowmobiling, ice skating, cross-country skiing or enjoying a horse-drawn sleigh ride under a full mountain moon.

Today in Pagosa Springs, the spiritual energy of the Utes is blended with the unique charm of a warm, friendly, small mountain community.  The timeless hot springs remain, offering the ageless promise of health and renewed vitality of days gone by.  However, a progressive, diverse community has evolved, committed to preserving the surroundings natural beauty while moving along steadily into the future.