3. Fly Geyser in Washoe County, Nevada.
Visiting Fly Geyser in Washoe County will make you feel like you’ve stepped into a surreal world. Located just 20 miles north of Gerlach, it is hard to believe that this geyser came about naturally.
Well, actually, it didn’t! In fact, its creation was an accident. More than 100 years ago, during an effort to make the desert usable for farming, work began on drilling a well. Instead of finding suitable water, they discovered geothermal water that was about 200 degrees Fahrenheit, deemed unsuitable for farming purposes. This first geyser was left alone and later called The Wizard.
When a geothermic energy company returned to the site to test the same waters, they discovered that it was not hot enough for their purposes. They attempted to reseal the hole, but it did not hold. Consequently, a new geyser formed several hundred feet from The Wizard. Today, this second geyser is known as Fly Geyser.
6 thoughts on “Did You Know These 20 Unbelievable U.S. Spots Actually Exist?”
I have recently moved to Tennessee and am constantly awed by its beauty!!
they are all incredible!
I visited the Byodo In Temple in Hawaii 3 or 4 times. Very peaceful place.
Also made it the Chapel in Arkansas, another peaceful, serene place.
Tho I didn’t see the cave, I saw the Mendenhall glacier area twice.
Wish I had known about a few of the other places listed as we were in some of the other States.
this site looks Very well discovered!
Been there years ago. Worth going!
Unfortunately I’ve been to a small number of these sites. The Temple in Hawaii was really impressive to me and my dear lady. Thanks.