A Crater in Utah Is Certainly a Strange Scuba Spot
The weather outside might be frightful, but the water temperature within this strange scuba spot is always delightful. Homestead Resort and Spa is located in Midway—not too far from Salt Lake City—and that’s where you’ll find The Crater. It’s a beehive-shaped limestone formation which Mother Nature has sculpted throughout the years, and inside, a huge natural pool of water sits at a toasty 90-ish degrees year-round.
A tunnel takes adventurers inside the 55-foot tall mini-mountain, and that’s where you’ll be able to do a cannonball into the clear warm water. Local outfitters run all kinds of scuba classes, and some will even allow you to hone your skills or to finally get that dive certification that you’ve been putting off. Sure, there’s no fish or other underwater creatures, but you can head around 50-feet below the surface. Even better, there’s no need for a wetsuit.
The best part of this place is that it’s not just for divers. Anyone can book some time in the natural hot tub, so there’s no need to have underwater breathing abilities. We’re thinking this place is especially popular in the winter, because nature’s version of a Jacuzzi is not to be missed after a day on the slopes—or just shoveling the driveway.
Rates for a quick dip run about $16 on weekends, but you can save a few bucks by visiting during the week. Those looking to dive can get an introduction to the sport for $100 on the weekends, and if you already know what you’re doing, it will run you $22 during the week. Certification classes begin at $500, so cash in those coins, and book your class early before they sell out.
Related Stories:
· Homestead Crater [Official Site]
· Drive an Underwater School Bus at this Virginia Scuba Spot [Jaunted]
· Scuba Dives coverage [Jaunted]
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