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Balmorhea State Park and Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center
Welcome to West Texas, where the desert springs to life right in front of you. Balmorhea State Park, built in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, is home to one of the world’s largest spring-fed swimming pools. Fed by 15 million gallons of water daily from the San Solomon Springs, this desert oasis stays a perfect 72 to 76 degrees year-round. With depths up to 25 feet and covering 1.3 acres, it's a swimmer's dream.
Beyond the pool, the CCC also built retro-chic San Solomon Springs Courts motel. Nearby, the San Solomon and Hubbs Cienegas were created to restore critical habitat lost in…
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