Hi All,
Thursday we drove to Thermopolis, WY for a mini-getaway to celebrate our 47th anniversary. The town's claim to fame is the hot spring. However, even without the springs it is well named. "Thermo"= HOT. "Polis"=CITY.
102 degrees at 6 PM.
This is called the Teepee Fountain. In 1910 a 12' high cone shaped tower was built to support a vent pipe for the hot spring steam and water. Over the years, the calcium in the hot water has deposited a thick travertine coating three times the diameter of the original tower.
Further uphill there are a series of travertine terraces.
As the water flows out, a variety of thermophilic algae thrive in the hot streams. Different colors represent temperatures.
In spite of the heat it is a fascinating place. Our motel, adjacent to the hot spring state park, has piped in spring water for a sulphur smelling spa with 104 degree water. The adjacent swimming pool wasn't much cooler in the hot sun.
Love,
Sandy & Carl
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