Hot Springs Pool
at Fountain Of Youth RV Park |
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Located in the South End of the Big
Horn Basin just north of Thermopolis, Wyoming the
Fountain of Youth Recreational Vehicle Park boasts
the third largest hot mineral pool in the World.
The pool is fed by the Sacajawea "hot springs",
well named for the Indian Squaw who led Lewis and
Clark to the Pacific. At an elevation of 3,947 feet,
our bone warming 100 degree Fahrenheit pool will
make you forget about your daily worries. |
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Call 307-864-3265
to make your reservations for your stay
and relaxing soaking in our pool!
Guest at the Fountain of Youth Inn are welcome
to come soak in the hot springs - evenings are great! |
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| The well was drilled in 1918 by C. F. Cross
in a search for oil. Instead of oil, hot mineral water
was struck. the pressure was so great that it destroyed
the derrick when it came in. Currently, the well flows
at the rate of 1.3 million gallons of 128 degree water
each 24 hours. Eventually the water formed the colorful
travertine formation which you now see. |
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| The pool measures 235 feet by 72 feet and
holds 84,6000 cubic feet of water. With 1.3 million gallons
flowing from the Sacajawea every 24 hours, the water in
the pool is exchanged every 11 hours. The hot mineral
waters have been known to help many physical disorders,
are wonderfully relaxing, and they serve to greatly ease
tension and occupational fatigue. Many have found that,
though not actually being sick, the benefits from the
pool make such a big difference in the way they feel,
that they extend their one-day getaway into a hot water
week. |
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| The Fountain of Youth hosts between 75-100
Baptisms each year from local churches and conventions
and is the summer home of many "snow birds".
The "liars" tree, the oldest Chinese Elm in
Wyoming, is a great place to enjoy swapping stories with
your new-found friends. But be careful, the tree has ears.
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Our pools are 92-106 degrees.....3 levels
of tempature.......
Handicap access for all to enjoy the pools..... |
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The showers and bath house are shown on the left in
the back of this photo.
The wall surrounding the end of the pool gives privacy
and nice
wind block. There are lounge chairs and benches surrounding
the
east side of the pool.
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Chemical analysis of
Fountain of Youth pools
| Silica
(SiO2) |
34 |
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Hardness
(CaCO3) |
1274
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| Calcium
(Ca) |
76 |
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Strontium
(St) |
20
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| Sodium
(Na) |
227 |
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Lithium(Li) |
2
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| Bicarbonate
(HCO) |
766 |
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Barium(Ba) |
2
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| Chloride
(Cl) |
300 |
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Aluminum
(Al) |
1
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| Nitrate
(NO3) |
1 |
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Titanium
(Ti) |
60
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| Iron
(Fe) |
3 |
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Zinc
(Zn) |
2
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| Magnesium
(Mg) |
76 |
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Tungsten
(W) |
.1
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| Potassium
(K) |
46 |
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Vanadium
(V) |
.1
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| Sulfate
(SO4) |
740 |
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Thorium
(Th) |
.5
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| Fluoride
(Fl) |
3.7 |
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Boron
(B) |
.5
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| Hydrogen
Sulfide (H2S) |
4.5 |
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Total Dissolved Solids = 2373 |
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| Cool night time show........ |
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