We love Texas State Parks - they continue to please us with every visit. Not to mention they have a great informational brochure, a great website, and friendly staff. And since it takes so long to cross the state (880 miles on I-10), we find that buying the annual State Park pass saves us money. So we headed to
Balmorhea to check out the spring-fed swimming pool that this State Park is known for. It was so big, I couldn't get it all in one photo. It was Texas-sized.
At first glance, we were a little unsure because the concrete steps and concrete bottom were covered in algae, and it is only 72-76 degrees year-round. Chilly for us! But after walking around the pool we realized that half of it is natural, and 25' deep - rock bottom, plant life, fish, soft-shelled turtles - then we said "cool"!
Can you tell Andy was excited to check it out? We had our swim goggles with us (no snorkel gear or wetsuits) so we swam around and checked it all out. It was like swimming in the ocean at home with lots to see...well, except that we couldn't stay in too long. Thankfully the hot sun warmed us up quickly when we got out. But, boy, did it feel good to get submerged.
At first glance, we were a little unsure because the concrete steps and concrete bottom were covered in algae, and it is only 72-76 degrees year-round. Chilly for us! But after walking around the pool we realized that half of it is natural, and 25' deep - rock bottom, plant life, fish, soft-shelled turtles - then we said "cool"! 
Can you tell Andy was excited to check it out? We had our swim goggles with us (no snorkel gear or wetsuits) so we swam around and checked it all out. It was like swimming in the ocean at home with lots to see...well, except that we couldn't stay in too long. Thankfully the hot sun warmed us up quickly when we got out. But, boy, did it feel good to get submerged.
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