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NEVADA'S FLY GEYSER!

      Fly Geyser, also known as Rainbow Geyser, named after it's location on Fly Ranch, is a little-known attraction described as one of the most beautiful sights in Nevada. Located 20 miles north of Gerlach, in Washoe County, it was accidentally created in 1916 during well drilling. The geothermically heated pack of water found a weak spot in the wall in the 1960s and began escaping, creating a geyser. Over the years, dissolved minerals created the mound that water now spews up to five feet from.
      Not a set from a science fiction movie, but an amazing phenomenon in the middle of the Nevada Desert. The geyser contains several terraces discharging water into 30 to 40 pools over an area of 74 acres. The multi-colored rainbow effect is created by minerals in the water reacting with oxygen in the air. These ponds are forming an ecosystem, with small fish and birds such as swans and mallards enjoying the geyser.
      Fly Geyser is located on private land, however, there are now private tours that can be booked in order to see it from a close range. These tours were first opened back in 2018. The Burning Man Project now owns the land and is actively doing research to decide how they, too, can provide guided tours in a safe way without infringing on the natural environment of the geyser. However, for those who are comfortable with a roadside view, head to Gerlach via State Route 34 - visitors should be able to observe this massive structure there.

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Shangrala's Nevada's Fly Geyser
      David Jamison, who gives tours to the geyser said: 'I'd like to see more people be able to enjoy it.'

Shangrala's Nevada's Fly Geyser
      'When I saw it for the first time it wasn't this big. This whole area's kind of magic, there's no airplanes here or cars. It's just peaceful and quiet, all these beautiful mountains around. And the sound of the water.'

Shangrala's Nevada's Fly Geyser
      Those visiting should keep in mind that this geyser is hot. The geothermal pools alone could reach temperatures of 200 degrees.

Shangrala's Nevada's Fly Geyser
      All of these minerals, over time, have become stacked and created the intriguing walls out of which the geyser's water stream shoots out of.

Shangrala's Nevada's Fly Geyser
      The geyser itself is roughly 30 feet tall, and its awesome coloring comes from the thermophilic algae that live on its surface.

Shangrala's Nevada's Fly Geyser
      Geysers are fascinating since it's not every day someone has the chance to witness scalding water exploding into the sky in a cloud of mist.

Shangrala's Nevada's Fly Geyser
      Fly Geyser is unique due to its structure and shape. It's been naturally constructed over the last 50+ years.

Shangrala's Nevada's Fly Geyser
      Due to the minerals in the geyser's water stream, the moisture that rains back down on the opening of the geyser has gradually created various tunnels and tubes, each sporting a vibrant color.

Shangrala's Nevada's Fly Geyser
      The minerals and algae that live in and around the geyser require very specific conditions to survive, therefore people need to not interfere by touching or getting too close to the geyser or its natural mineral pools.

Shangrala's Nevada's Fly Geyser
      While not the most well-known, man-made natural wonder in Nevada, it's one that's definitely worth getting a look at - especially since its wild hot springs can be seen from miles away.



Shangrala's Nevada's Fly Geyser

Shangrala's Nevada's Fly Geyser

Shangrala's Nevada's Fly Geyser

Shangrala's Nevada's Fly Geyser

Shangrala's Nevada's Fly Geyser

Shangrala's Nevada's Fly Geyser

Shangrala's Nevada's Fly Geyser

Shangrala's Nevada's Fly Geyser

Shangrala's Nevada's Fly Geyser

Shangrala's Nevada's Fly Geyser


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