Posted in Wyoming June 09, 2017 by

This Wyoming Hot Springs Is Believed To Have Healing Powers And You’ll Want To Visit

You could pay a fortune traveling to world-renowned spas in Europe to indulge in healing mineral springs, but why do that when Wyoming has just what you need? For centuries, people have soaked in the hot springs at Saratoga to benefit from its healing powers. Considering it’s open 24/7/365 and admission is free, a trip to Hobo Pool is well worth it any time of year.

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Saratoga, Wyoming is popular with outdoor sports enthusiasts, photographers, and tourists.
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The Hobo Pool is located at 300 E. Walnut Avenue, Saratoga.
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It's actually right next to the city's municipal pool.
For centuries, Native Americans traveled to the Saratoga area, believing in its healing powers. The location was considered a neutral zone where everyone could safely come to have a soak. Currently, the medicinal value of the waters at Hobo Springs rivals that of the famous hot springs in Wiesbaden, Germany.
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The smaller area in the main pool is where the water is the hottest. At about 119 degrees, it's known as the "Inferno."
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The further away you get from the Inferno, the cooler the water gets, hitting about 110 in the middle and bottoming out at around 106 degrees at the coolest point.
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The water has no sulfur smell - it's odorless and clear.
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The steps to the hot pool are conveniently located right outside the bath house, where you'll find showers, restrooms, and changing facilities.
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A smaller pool with not-so-hot water (about 100 degrees) is great for those who want to soak in a cooler temperature.
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The North Platte River is actually just a few steps away if you want to indulge in a quick, cooling dip between intervals of soaking.
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For a quick peek into the area, check out this video:

And can we say it enough times? These hot mineral springs are free for public use.

Have you indulged in a healing soak in Hobo Pool?