Posts Tagged ‘spa’
Jan 30, 2011
By Lisa T. Bergren
The Ute Indians called the hot springs “Yampah,” which meant “big medicine” and it wasn’t long before European capitalists came along and purchased the springs and the land around it. Continue reading
In Colorado, Trip Reports, USA
Tags: Glenwood Springs, healing, hot springs, minerals, Rocky Mountains, spa, swimming
Jun 17, 2010
Ein Gedi
And a Dip in the Dead Sea...By Lisa T. Bergren
After a visit to Qumran, site where they found the Dead Sea Scrolls, and Masada, ancient Herodian palace and stronghold for Jewish Zealots during the Great Revolt, we were ready for some fun. Heading back north along the Dead Sea, where Israeli forces patrol (Jordan is on the east side of the lake), we reached Ein Gedi, the most popular park for those who want to swim in the Dead Sea.
In Dead Sea, Israel, Trip Reports
Tags: Dead Sea, Ein Gedi, Israel, kids, national park, spa, swimming
