WHY THERMOPOLIS?

The world's largest hot springs, that's why. Everyone knows that I'm not very fond of hot water, usually because it comes with soap and a blow dryer, but it seems everyone else couldn't wait to jump into the smelly water here in Thermopolis. 

This morning after breakfast the humans went for a drive to Hot Springs State Park. First, they drove to the eastern limits of the park where Bison roam free. They hiked all around the area where natural hot springs flow up into bubbling pools.  Jim walked across the swinging bridge to see the mineral formations that have built up over the years. The mineral pools flow into the Bighorn River leaving colorful mineral trail. 

The State Park has several hot mineral pools that visitors can enjoy at no charge.  The pools are about 104 degrees and Warren and the Kathies had a nice long soak.

After lunch they visited another of the Thermopolis areas famous sites, Wyoming Whiskey. They sampled several of the premium Bourbons that are made from all locally sourced ingredients. It was a really interesting and informative afternoon, and they came away with several bottles of very strong whiskey. 

Tomorrow morning, we head to Cody Wyoming.