Balmorhea (pronounced Bal-mo-ray) is a Texas state park, east of El Paso. The pool seen in the above picture is fed by San Solomon Springs. It was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. in the 1930's and holds about 4 million gallons of water!
The ledge at left is 5 feet deep, but you can see that it drops off considerably! The clear artesian water allows you to see to the bottom.
Many people use this pool to snorkel or scuba dive. It maintains a constant 72-76 degrees all year long.
Another view of the pool, which does have fish and turtles in it, and an occasional duck! The spring puts out 1 million gallons of water. Amazing.
The water felt great, since this day it was 97 degrees! What a great way to cool off, even if it meant sharing the water with guppies!
Balmorhea (pronounced Bal-mo-ray) is a Texas state park, east of El Paso. The pool seen in the above picture is fed by San Solomon Springs. It was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. in the 1930's and holds about 4 million gallons of water!
The ledge at left is 5 feet deep, but you can see that it drops off considerably! The clear artesian water allows you to see to the bottom.
Many people use this pool to snorkel or scuba dive. It maintains a constant 72-76 degrees all year long.
Another view of the pool, which does have fish and turtles in it, and an occasional duck! The spring puts out 1 million gallons of water. Amazing.
The water felt great, since this day it was 97 degrees! What a great way to cool off, even if it meant sharing the water with guppies!
great trip -- we were about 2 weeks behind you down the Blueridge Parkway, Biltmore House and Great Smokies! It is snowing now in Colorado Springs!
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