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Did You Know There’s a Man-Made Swimming Hole at Yellowstone Park

A-Z Animals Staff By A-Z Animals Staff
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In the 1950s, a famous geyser in Yellowstone National Park was transformed into a swimming pool, drawing crowds of tourists eager to relax in its naturally warm waters. This unusual attraction became a popular stop for visitors before changing attitudes toward conservation brought it to an end. Learn the surprising history behind this once beloved pool, along with details about more recent seismic activity in the area that was recorded in May 2024.

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