They are known for the natural hot springs bubbling up all around the river. In fact, Guiness recorded the Mother Spring at 1002' deep; the deepest known hot spring in the world. Here's a picture of Mama. The hot spring I mean.
Some enterprising soul with funding built a huge, beautiful Spa Resort with all the amenities right on the river. All the spas (dozens of them) are on different levels, exposed to the public and cascades to the river below. This picture doesn't do it justice.
It makes me think of what the right person (Mike Z?) could have accomplished in Paso Robles many years ago. There are many springs springing up all around in this area. Of course they all come along with the requisite sulfur odor.
We're staying at an RV park tonight, which is something we rarely do. We prefer to dry camp at campgrounds. Pretty much like Brian and Janet. In an RV Park the sites tend to be larger, closer together, and more expensive. But we do have wifi. Hey Gordon, when was the last time you had faster internet at an RV site than you do at home?
Tomorrow, Colorado Springs. You don't suppose they have natural hot springs too?
Your focus is clearly on the hot mama, and not the hot spring. We could still convert Franklin hot springs to a resort... maybe the Rebels could all pitch in $$ and make it a deluxe 5 - star resort with an RV spot out back. People will go anywhere if there is a funky moniker or superlative. (Hot Mama / deepest hot spring).
ReplyDeleteOh that's good thinking buddy! I like the resort and spa with the "Hottest hot spring/deepest massage". My twice weekly massage could become a daily routine. Let's pass the bucket!
ReplyDeleteMy mama is lookin good 😎
ReplyDeleteSteve, Sue asks which Mama are you taking about?
ReplyDeleteI have my favorite!
Pagosa Springs was on a Bicycle Tour of Colorado route. In fact, it was a layover day. I do remember Boogie Boarding on that standing wave in the picture. Wish we could pump the Salinas up and create a little river that then goes back in to the aquifer.
ReplyDeleteMark you should talk to Brian about the wave machine. He's developing the resort idea as I write this.
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