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We are all sitting on the shores of the Colorado in the early morning light, waiting for our kayaks to arrive.<\/div>\n
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John, our guide, lets us know they should be here within half an hour, but in the meantime, would we like to go hike up a slot canyon to some natural hot springs?<\/a><\/div>\n
As we walk, the canyon walls become more narrow and the stream of water grows warmer around my feet. We scale some boulders and come to a ten foot ladder.<\/a><\/div>\n
As we reach the top we find a warm pool of crystal clear hot spring water that is perfect for wading and relaxing. It feels so good on your skin, and soothes tired muscles from our morning hike.<\/div>\n
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I notice that the canyon continues upward, and ask if I can explore further. John lets me know that it’s no problem, but does warn that the water gets hotter the higher up you go.<\/div>\n
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I wade upstream, and then scream out “Holy Cow!” which the sound reverberates endlessly down the canyon walls.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The water was definitely hotter than I expected.<\/div>\n
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