7/02/2010

Teepee Fountain, Hot Springs State Park, Thermopolis, Wyoming (click here for more info)

It wasn't easy, but here is what I could read from the sign at the Teepee Fountain: This structure, started in 1903, was created by piping the hot mineral water through a vertical pipe built into a pyramid. As the water exits the top and flows over the structure, it cools and deposits travertine, much the same as the Terraces are formed near the Big Horn Spring within the park (see pics next post). The algae within the water colors the deposits.

Hot Springs State Park in Thermopolis, Wyoming - home of the world's largest mineral hot spring (click here for more info)

Randomly interesting things along the way

Bella the RV - home is where I park her