Photos from The Wild West That Were Preserved Forever

Pagosa Hot Springs

This is the Pagosa Hot Springs in Colorado. This was a common place for cowboys and nomads to practice their personal hygiene. The mineral-packed waters were supposed to cure any and all ailments.

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