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History The history of Manitou is forever linked with the springs around which it was founded. Created during the same geological uplift that gave us Pikes Peak, the water rises naturally from aquifers deep below ground, where it absorbs minerals in high concentrations; sometimes two to three times the amounts found at more familiar watering holes like Saratoga Springs or Baden-Baden. Still, its the bubbles in the water that made Manitou famous. The intense effervescence, caused by high levels of carbonic acid, created the first carbonated drink long before the artificial process was invented. No wonder French missionaries christened the local creek Fontaine qui Bouille or Boiling Fountain.Now picture how the first Native Americans must have seen this valley as they traveled from the plains. The verdant box canon, nestled into the foothills of the great peak, was full of game, attracted by the meandering creek and the surrounding springs. Deposits of minerals dating back thousands of years had created large natural basins into which the soda water erupted and then overflowed into the stream. As one approached, a deep rumbling could be heard, as the gases and water boiled up from the depths. Large groves of cottonwoods and picturesque boulders completed the picture. You can understand why the native tribes considered this a sacred place where the spirits of the gods and men interacted. For the complete article on the history of Manitou Springs click here http://www.manitousprings.org/history.htm
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