Texas Points of Interest

Swimming Pool


Swimming Pool is a popular point of interest located in Big Bend National Park in Texas. This unique spot is a natural swimming hole fed by hot springs that are rich in minerals. Here are some reasons why visitors should add Swimming Pool to their itinerary:

1. Relaxing hot springs: The hot springs at Swimming Pool are said to have therapeutic properties that can help soothe sore muscles and provide a relaxing experience.

2. Scenic beauty: The area around Swimming Pool is incredibly beautiful, with scenic views of the surrounding mountains and canyons. Visitors can enjoy the natural beauty while swimming in the hot springs.

3. Unique ecosystem: Big Bend National Park is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, and Swimming Pool is no exception. Visitors may see a variety of wildlife, including snakes, lizards, and birds.

4. Historical significance: Swimming Pool has a rich history, having been used by Native American tribes for centuries. Visitors can learn about the area's fascinating history and culture while enjoying the hot springs.

5. Outdoor activities: In addition to swimming, visitors can also enjoy hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities in the surrounding area.

Overall, Swimming Pool is an excellent destination for anyone looking to relax, explore, and learn more about the natural and cultural history of Texas. Get driving directions.
SWIMMING POOL

Points of Interest
Location
A Century of Use
A Grand Entrance
A Land Transformed
A More Perfect Society
A Presidential Hometown
A River Runs Through
Airplane Hangar Visitor Center
Aviation - Key to the Texas White House
Bringing Washington Home
Bruckner Barn - 1884
Carport
Cedar Guest House (Private)
Communicating with the World
Conserving The Landscape
Corrals
Danz Cabins
East Gate
Education for All
Flagpole Dedication to Rebekah Baines Johnson (President's mother)
Former Barracks area holding military trailers during presidential years
Friendship Stones
Frontier Legacy
Generations of Johnsons
Hereford: Breed of Choice
Historic Building
Housing the World
James Polk Johnson Barn - 1875
James Polk Johnson - Windmill and Cooler House
Johnson Cabin
Johnson City
Johnson Settlement.
Johnson Settlement Event Center
Johnson Settlement History
Junction School
Klein Maintenance Shop
LBJ Boyhood Home
LBJ National Historical Park Visitor Center
LBJ State Park and Historic Site Visitor Center
LBJ State Park Baseball Field
LBJ - The Image
Lifetime of Service
Loading Chute
Lockheed JetStar and Cover Structure
Low Water Crossing
Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home - 1920s
Lyndon B. Johnson Legacy
Lyndon Johnson Birthplace
Martin Barn
Mr. Jelly Bean
Oriole Bailey House
Pool Cabana
Ranch Foreman Home
Roots of a Frontier President
Sam and Eliza Johnson Cabin - 1860s
Sam and Eliza Johnson Farmhouse
Sam and Eliza Johnson Home
Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm
Secret Service Command Post
Show Barn
State Historic Marker for Johnson Boyhood Home
Swimming Pool
Tetrahedron - Air directional indicator for airstrip
Texas White House
The Barbecue Grove
The Environmental First Lady
The Environmental President
The Jet Age Arrives
The Junction School
The LBJ Ranch: A Living Legend
The Reconstructed Birthplace
The Show Barn
The Texas White House
The Working Corrals
Valley Irrigation System
Watering the Landscape
White House Communications Complex
Withers & Spauldings General Store

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