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A recent addition to the Park is the Desert Wetlands or “Cienega” which replicates the original wetland environment found at the Springs before the pool was built.The Cienega provides an additional protect ed habitat for the endangered Comanche Springs Pupfish and Pecos Mosquito Fish which are residents here.

Community Information ANNIE RIGGS MEMORIAL MUSEUM

The Annie Riggs Memorial Museum is locat ed at 301 South Main St., Fort Stockton, Texas. Housed in a 1900’s adobe Victorian Hotel, the museum features displays of archeology, geology, pioneers, ranching, and period rooms. The gallery features changing displays of regional interest. Open from 9:00am-5:00pm on Mon-Sat and closed on Sundays. Admission: $3.00 adults; $2.00 children and $2.50 for Seniors. For additional information, call 432-336-2167 or visit www.annieriggsmuseum.org . Balmorhea State Park is located four miles west of Balmorhea on Texas Hwy. 17 in Toyahvale. The 1-3/4 acre pool in the State Park is fed by the waters of San Solomon Springs. The pool holds 3.5 million gallons of water, making it one of the world’s largest natural pools! The Springs flows at about 20 million gallons a day, and maintains an aver age temperature of 74 degrees year round. The depth of the pool (3’ to 25’), temperature, BALMORHEA STATE PARK

Balmorhea State Park is open every day of the year. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. at 512-389-8900, 432 375-2370, or visit tpwd.texas.gov/state parks/balmorhea . Entrance Fee: Adults 13+, $7.00. The 600 acre lake that feeds into the pool is nearby.

and water clarity make it an invit ing playground for the swimmer,

snorkeler and scuba diver alike. The pool is open year round on a swim-at-your own-risk basis from 8:00am until sunset. Facilities include camp sites, a motel, a recreation hall, day use areas, bath houses and showers.