Posted in Wyoming
May 09, 2016
Everyone In Wyoming Should Visit This State Park As Soon As Possible
Wyoming is full of natural beauty so it’s no surprise that we have some of the best state parks in the country. While all of the state parks should be experienced, there is one that stands out among the rest. Hot Springs State Park is a state owned park located in Thermopolis. The park was established in 1897 and was Wyoming’s first state park.
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Hot water flows down terraces along the Big Horn River at a temperature of 135º. The park offers free bathing at the Bath House. Here the temperatures are maintained at 104º.
The Teepee Fountain was originally built in 1909. Its purpose was to vent the steam from the hot mineral water that branched throughout the park. As the water flows over the structure, it deposits layers of travertine.
The park features terraces known as Travertine Terraces which are made of calcium carbonate. The calcium carbonate is formed from the flowing mineral hot spring.
The park has a managed herd of bison. During the fall and winter months, the bison are fed a daily supplement. During these feedings, visitors can get an up close view of these amazing animals while driving through the two pastures.
The park offers around 6 miles of hiking trails and reservable picnic shelters.
Hot Springs State Park is known for its beautiful flowers. The beautiful colors can be enjoyed during the summer months.
The park offers an outdoor pool with an awesome slide.
The park offers a couple of boat docks.
There's a boardwalk that snakes through the hot springs giving visitors a unique perspective of the springs.
There's even a swinging bridge. The original bridge was built in 1916. It was built to provide a passageway from the Big Spring to Fremont Spring, the Pleasant View Hotel and Sanitarium, the Elk pasture and the Hopewell Hospital. The suspension foot bridge stretches across the Bighorn River and provides a unique perspective of the river and mineral terraces.
Hot Springs State Park has a lot to offer. Which state park in Wyoming is your favorite?
