S.A. snapshots: Jacob's Well
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👋 Megan here. I recently took a weekend trip to Wimberley in the Hill Country, the perfect nearby getaway for our mild winter weather.
Details: While in the area, I stopped by Jacob's Well to get a look at the natural wonder that's taken a hit in our ongoing drought.
- It's an awe-inspiring view, and I feel like I could stare into the well's depths forever.
- It's hard not to wonder if the lost city of Atlantis isn't down there somewhere.
Flashback: Typically a popular swimming hole, Jacob's Well closed to swimmers in the summer of 2022 when low water levels made it unsafe for recreation. It remains closed for swimming.
- The well's water had ceased flowing.
Yes, but: Despite a rainy January, the region will need a lot more rain to make swimming safe again and truly lessen the drought.
The bottom line: Even with low water levels and no swimming, Jacob's Well is a magical place to visit for some peace and quiet.