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strawberry park hot springs.
At this time of the year, numerous tourists from different states visit Denver, Colorado in order to enjoy almost the last season for winter sports activities on the Rocky Mountains. However, besides skiing and snowboarding, Colorado is also well-known for its premium quality hot springs experience. Hot springs are known to have very high content that offer natural health treatment options for various common ailments. In other words, exploring Colorado’s hot springs as well as enjoying winter sports makes it perfect family vacation for kids and grandparents. Why not check out in advance Colorado’s hidden hot springs that are waiting for your next vacation?
6 Hidden Hot Springs in Colorado ‘Soaking Pools’ that will Relax Your Mind and Soul
Strawberry Park Hot Springs (44200 Co Rd 36, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487) Strawberry Park Hot Springs is located just outside of Steamboat Springs and nestled alongside Hot Springs Creek lies one of the most spectacular mineral springs in the world. Just imagine relaxing in 104 degree mineral water while Steamboat’s famous Champagne Powder gently collects in the surrounding forest. The blending of pure nature and the unique stone pools will undoubtedly impress you and your family Enjoy a massage in one of the beautiful private massage places or a watsu therapy in the private pool. Their pools are perfect for relaxing after a long day of skiing or hiking, or even for a day-long visit. Please keep in mind that they require reservation and homes have 2 night minimum stay limit. Pagosa Hot Springs (105 Hot Springs Blvd, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147) Stop by for a romantic date night or a family vacation at the San Juan Mountains. Pagosa hot springs present you with two different hot springs and spa options that you can choose from. The mountains are breathtaking even when you are not soaking in a hot spring. At this resort, the pools are terraced along the San Juan River, so that you can enjoy the mountain and river views while you relax in the hot springs. At the Overlook Hot Springs Spa, the spring-fed rooftop pool has a killer view of the mountain and downtown. Healing Waters Resort & Spa is located right along the San Juan River, which flows through downtown Pagosa. Each facility offers a unique experience, and each is open to the public with admission.
Alpine Hot Springs Hideway.
Alpine Hot Springs Hideaway (16185 Co Rd 162, Nathrop, CO 81236) Don’t just settle for the same getaway. Treat yourself and your family this private hot spring experience – your cabin that comes with its own personal hot spring. Alpine Hot Springs Hideaway features a hand-built soaking pool with a 130+ degree water source with a specially engineered valve system that enables visitors to get the water temperature that they desire. This natural hot spring water is crystal clear with no odor and no chemical. Orvis Hot Springs (1585 County Rd. 3, Ridgway, Colorado 81432) Orvis Hot Springs is your destination for relaxation in Ridgway, Colorado. This clothing-optional, natural hot springs resort is located at the base of San Juan Mountains, just down road from Ouray and Telluride, where you can enjoy gorgeous mountain air and spectacular scenery while you soak in their ‘ten unique pools and ponds.’ Orvis Hot Spring’s natural lithium water, never heated nor treated in any way, enhances rest, relaxation and rejuvenation. Both indoor and outdoor soaking areas feature water temperatures ranging from 65 to 112 degrees, to soothe your body and bring tranquility to your mind. This hot spring provides both camping areas and lodging for visitor’s peaceful night. Plus, all lodging and camping guests have 24 hour access to the hot springs, so you can enjoy peaceful late nights or early mornings. Iron Mountain Hot Springs (281 Centennial Street, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601)
Iron Mountain Hot Springs is located alongside the Colorado River in Glenwood Springs, just across from the tram at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. At this hot springs, you can experience 16 different soaking pools filled with 100% pure thermal mineral water ranging in temperature from 98 to 108 degrees. The soaking pools are connected by heated walkways to keep you comfortable and warm. You can easily find many fire places near soaking pools to have a cup of cocoa or a glass of wine. Separate, accessible changing rooms for families and caretakers are also available. Besides the pool experience, you can witness the serene Colorado River flowing right in front of your eyes with beautiful mountain scenery as well. Dunton Hot Springs Resort (52068 Co Rd 38, Dolores, CO 81323) Looking for something different and naturally wild? Dunton Hot Springs is a perfectly restored ghost town with hand-hewn log cabins that are exquisitely furnished, a lift-worn saloon, trails, and hot springs. This is a small and exclusive resort nestled deep in the San Juan Mountains of the Colorado Rockies. Rugged buildings and lodges hide luxurious interiors. 13 luxury cabins can accommodate up to 44 guests and the entire town can be rented for weddings, corporate retreats and special events. Don’t worry! This romantic old mining town still provides high speed wireless internet access in every cabin. While some of the cabins have their own private hot springs, the heart of the town is a bathhouse that shelters one of the many mineral hot springs. By Rachel Y Cho
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Colorado Influenza Stats & Tips Stay Healthy in the Influenza Season
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lot more than just chilly air seems to be sneaking into homes. The influenza season continues to trouble us, especially when we feel we have no time to spare. There is nothing like the flu to break down New Year's resolutions and business goals. Here is a look at the current Colorado influenza situation and a few tips at avoiding the flu. • The geographic spread of influenza activity in the state of Colorado is widespread. • Sentinel hospital labs (17 of 23 reporting) tested 2725 specimens and 656 (24.1%) were positive for influenza. • Influenza-like illness patient visits reported by outpatient clinics was 6.7%. This is above the baseline level of 5.05%. This includes data from Kaiser Permanente and Primary Care Partners clinics located in the North Central, Northeast, Northwest, South, and South-Central regions of the state. • Syndromic surveillance of influenzalike illness patient visits in emergency departments in the Denver-metro area is at 6.7%. This is above the seasonal baseline level of 1.78%. • There have been seven outbreaks in long-term care facilities associated with influenza reported for the 2019-20 influ-
tance from anyone already infected with the flu. If you cannot excommunicate every sick person from your life, you should take care when you are around them! Avoid touching anything with their fluids, use masks and gloves, and constantly keep surfaces clean. The virus can still reach the extremely cautious, so keep your immune system up with plenty of sleep and vitamins. Vaccinations are key in helping your body get a head-start on the flu, in case it does reach you. Colorado Times wishes everyone a lovely and healthy start to the new decade. By Agnes Park
enza season. • One hundred and eighteen influenzaassociated hospitalizations were reported during the week ending January 4, 2020. The total number of hospitalizations since the beginning of the 2019-2020 season is now 765. • There have been no pediatric influenza deaths. The data above was provided by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Some quick health tips to avoid the flu: wash your hands, avoid touching your face, stay away from any sickly people, stay warm, get plenty of sleep, and get vaccinated. Washing your hands and shared surfaces helps to reduce your chances of getting the flu by killing the virus before it gets into your body. For the same reason, you should avoid carelessly touching your face, especially your nose and mouth. Obviously, this also means keeping a good dis-
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최저 다운페이먼트 5% 최소 2.375% 혹은 2.985%의 저렴한 이자율* 재융자 혹은 구입
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2020 Denver Real Estate Market Trends Real Estate Column 14: Searching for Clues in 2020 Real Estate Trends
Dear Real Estate Column Readers, What does the Denver real estate market look like for 2020? Well, let’s look at the stats from December 2019 to gauge what is most likely to happen in 2020. The number of pending sales is much greater than the new listings that came on the market in December. This is putting extra pressure on the number of homes available for purchase, and in turn, driving down the number of weeks of inventory to 5 weeks. It looks like the 2020 housing market will once again favor the sellers as the inventory is at an all-time low in our real estate market. At the city level, a similar theme exists. In Aurora, there were 379 new listings that came onto the market in December, but there were 639 homes that sold in December, creating downward pressure on the inventor. In Castle Rock, there were 102 new listings, and again, the
Pending Sales
13.5% higher than 1 year ago
3,269 Dec. 2019 versus 2,881 Dec. 2018
New Listings
9.2% higher than 1 year ago
2,366 Dec. 2019 versus 2,167 Dec. 2018
Listings Closed
18.0% higher than 1 year ago
4,136 Dec. 2019 versus 3,505 Dec. 2018
Median Price
5.1% higher than 1 year ago
$415,000 Dec. 2019 versus $395,000 Dec. 2018
Median Days in MLS
1 day less than 1 year ago
26 days Dec. 2019 versus 27 days Dec. 2018
Weeks of Inventory
2 days less than 1 year ago
5 weeks Dec. 2019 versus 7 weeks Dec. 2018
sold homes were higher at 188 homes. In Centennial, there were 81 new homes for sale and 143 sold homes. In Denver, there were 637 new homes with 1120 homes sold. In Highlands Ranch, 66 new homes came on the market with 127 homes sold. In Parker, 109 new versus 168 sold.
All of the 11 cities that make up the greater Metro Denver area had more sold homes than the new listings that came onto the market in December. With the current 5 weeks of inventory of home, I think it is safe to say the price of homes will once again increase this year, barring any major issue with the
local economy or national economy. All the above data came from SMDRA’s (South Metro Denver REALTOR Association) Market Data session conducted on 1/10/20. They evaluated the numbers from its MLS data source, www.ReColorado.com. The homes were located within the 7 counties (Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Elbert and Jefferson). By John Park
Disclaimer: The stories and characters are based on real estate deals experienced by the author. The actual names of characters have been altered to protect the privacy of these individuals. All the numbers and figures are estimated to the best of the author’s knowledge. Colorado Times LLC is not responsible for the accuracy and/or the content of these columns.
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Captured from Interlude Shadow on YouTube. Suga Stands Surrounded by Shadowed People Holding Phones. Courtesy of Big Hit Entertainment.
BTS BTS Comes Back Stronger Than Before Comes Back Stronger Than Before “Interlude: Shadow”
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he popular South Korean idol group, BTS, seems to only be growing in popularity. BTS's recently released comeback trailer has quickly climbed in views even faster than before. "Interlude: Shadow" has almost doubled the number of views of their previous comeback trailer!
On January 10 at midnight KST, BTS dropped Suga’s hard-hitting “Interlude: Shadow” trailer for their comeback. The group is known to release a video featuring one member’s solo song as the first teaser for each comeback. The solo track serves as the intro to the new album.
Within 24 hours of its release, “Interlude: Shadow” hit 19.65 million views on YouTube, making it the biggest first day opening yet for a BTS comeback trailer. The video also reached 3.6 million likes within the same 24 hours. For reference, the following lists each comeback's solo song views in 24 hours from least to most recent. Serendipity: 7.2M views Singularity: 12.4M views Epiphany: 11.4M views Persona: 10.6M views Shadow: 19.65M views
stalk the group. The lyrics in “Interlude: Shadow” speak about shadows that darken the brighter they shine. While the song might contain other meanings, it seems to speak on the dual nature of the K-Pop industry and how being at the top brings troubles of its own.
Many speculated that BTS could be a fad whose popularity would fade away as fast as it rose, but the recent views highlight a true "comeback" for the popular idol group. The group has announced that they’ll be dropping their new album on February 21st. The preorders for “Map of the Soul" began on January 9th. Details will continue to be shared via BTS’s fan cafe and WeVerse.
By Agnes Park
BTS fans are beyond excited for the comeback, as the rest of the world remains struck by the continuous popularity the group is experiencing. While it is exciting to see Korean influence rise globally through this popular group, this new edgy song may suggest difficulties of BTS’s massive popularity. The group members have expressed concerns about overtly passionate fans that
Hopefully, the popularity of this group does not chase them away as they continue to gain international recognition and draw attention to Korea’s entertainment industry. For now, congratulations to the group and its fan base on the most popular comeback yet!
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Simple & Easy Korean Food To Cook Let’s Start With The Basics, Just For Everyone! Making Korean food can seem a little intimidating at first, because there are so many components from the soups and the stews to the picked “ side dishes that seem to need thorough preparation. However, there are many easy Korean dishes that are simple to make and are delicious as a
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meal, so don’t think that each of your Korean meal needs a lengthy procedure. Even with just some random vegetables resting in your refrigerator, you can finish a fine Korean dish with these simple and easy recipes.
#1 Korean Scallion Pancake (Pa-Jun)
Ingredients for 2 servings: 1 cup flour, 1 beaten egg, 1 cup water, sliced scallions as much as you would like, 1 teaspoon salt, a pinch of pepper, 3 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking) This Korean green onion pancake (Pa-Jun) recipe is easy to make and is always a big crowd-pleaser. It works as a hearty snack, an appetizer, or a side dish in a Korean or Asian dining. Pa-Jun works great with many different ingredients and even with different ratios of batter to scallions. First of all, after you gather all the ingredients, mix all ingredients and let sit for about 10 minutes. Check the consistency before cooking. The batter should be a little bit runnier than American pancake batter so that the Pa-Jun cooks evenly. Heat your pan over medium heat and coat it with a thin layer of olive oil. Pour batter to fill the pan in a thin layer and make sure to cook for 3 to 4 minutes until you see a golden brown color on the bottom. Serve with soy sauce or a spicy dipping sauce and ENJOY!
#2 Korean Egg Roll (Gaeran-Mari)
Ingredients for 2 servings: 3 eggs, ½ small finely chopped onion, ½ small finely chopped carrots, ½ small finely chopped green onions, 1 sheet of Korean roasted seaweed, 1 teaspoon salt with a dash of pepper This Korean rolled egg omelette (Gaeran-Mari) recipe is as easy to make as an American omelet, but it is an easy side dish for any meal. Korean egg roll is a complete breakfast with healthy, delicious, and full of protein ingredients. First of all, mix eggs with whisk or for and add vegetables until well combined. In a lightly greased pan, pour egg mixture and heat slowly over low heat. Continue heating slowly for 3 minutes until almost cooked, then place seaweed sheet on top of omelette. Roll omelette into a tight roll by lifting side with spoon or baking spatula. Let your Korean egg roll rest for a few minutes to cool down. When serving on a table, slice into 1-inch pieces and serve with cross-sections showing.
#3 Kimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi Bokumbap)
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1 cup kimchi, ½ finely chopped sweet onion, 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon butter or oil, 1/3 cup finely chopped protein of your choice (beef, pork, chicken, spam), 3 cups cooked rice, 4 fried eggs Simple, easy, and quick to make, kimchi bokumbap is simple Korean home cooking for everyone. As we know, most Koreans enjoy kimchi every day of the year. It is rich in vitamins and minerals and makes for an extremely healthy food choice. First of all, on a lightly greased large pan, sauté kimchi and onion over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add garlic, soy sauce, and butter; sauté for another 3 minutes. Butter is an important ingredient because it creates both salty and sugary hint which makes the kimchi fried rice richer in flavor. Add your protein and continue to sauté until meat is fully cooked. Add the cooked rice and mix it well with rest of the ingredients. Salt to your own taste and top each serving with a sunny-side-up fried egg. By Rachel Y Cho
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