Ghost Walks In Glenwood Springs Conjure Up A Spooky Mix of History And Mystery
Flashlights and lanterns cast an eerie glow as visitors walk the steep and winding trail to historic Linwood Cemetery. Famous and not-so-famous ghostly apparitions gather in the century-old graveyard the last three weekends in October for the AnnualFrontierHistoricalMuseum’s Ghost Walks. The cemetery is the final resting place of many pioneer citizens of Glenwood Springs. Some of those who will haunt the cemetery on and around Halloween are familiar Western icons like gunslingers Kid Curry and John “Doc” Holliday. Others, with less storied pasts provide a glimpse of what life was once like for residents of Glenwood Springs. Listen carefully and keep an eye out for the ghosts of the town’s founding fathers, merchants, miners and ladies-of-the-evening as they recount the blessings and burdens of life in the 1800’s.
A tour guide leads groups by lantern light up the newly refurbished Linwood Cemetery Trail. Thanks to joint efforts by the FrontierHistoricalMuseum, the local Elks Lodge, the city of Glenwood Springs, and dedicated volunteers, the trailhead was recently outfitted with a new deck, red stone retaining walls, a drinking fountain and low-level lighting for visitors at night. To add to the ambiance and for additional lighting consider purchasing a kerosene lantern, available at the trailhead for $10 on event evenings. For the short, but steep trek to the cemetery, Ghost Walk visitors should plan on wearing sturdy shoes and warm clothes. The Ghost Walk Tours are a great family activity and are suitable for children six years old and up. At the end of the tour exchange ghost stories with fellow visitors over hot apple cider and homemade cookies.Because the Ghost Walks have been extremely popular, advance ticket purchase is highly recommended. Tickets for Ghost Walk Tours go on sale beginning October 1. Ghost Walk Lodging Packages can be booked through Glenwood Springs Central Reservations, www.visitglenwood.com or 888-445-3696. “The Ghost Walk Lodging Packages make the most of the spectacular fall season in Glenwood Springs and offer a memorable, fun twist for an autumn getaway,” said Lindsey Lewis, Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association’s Vice President of Tourism Marketing.
a costumed character at the Ghost Walk in Glenwood Springs
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In addition to treatments, the physical space of the Spa of the Rockies was designed with male visitors in mind. Lionheart explains that the men’s locker room facility is a space where men can feel comfortable and at ease. There are three flat screen TVs in the men’s locker room because “studies have shown that men tend to relax when they are watching TV,” says Lionheart. Two of the TVs are mounted above fireplaces in the two tub rooms named Symmetry and Repose. Before a massage, Spa of the Rockies’ male guests can begin to unwind with a mineral soak while watching the game on ESPN! Soothing hues of earth and sky, dark wood accents, as well as complimentary razors, aftershave and mouthwash add to the calming atmosphere. Stress is an inevitable part of daily life. The Spa of the Rockies offers men ways to relax, take care of themselves, and rejuvenate body and mind. www.spaoftherockies.com
