Rainbow Pool.
reflecting pool on the National Mall in Washington D.C., United States
Lake Anza Emerges as Hidden California Gem
California offers a mix of secluded coastal hikes and offbeat swimming holes that responsibly reward effort with spacious, crystal-clear water, from a challenging-to-reach beach near San Diego to Lake Anza in Berkeley’s Tilden Regional Park and Rainbow Pool in the Tuolumne River valley. Visitors should note crowding and safety considerations at these sites, including capacity limits and water safety advisories, and plan accordingly for a more tranquil summer experience.
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About Rainbow Pool
The Rainbow Pool was a reflecting pool located on the National Mall in Washington D.C., USA. It was designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., and was situated between the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, and 17th Street NW. The pool was renamed the Rainbow Pool on October 15, 1924, after it was noticed that its 124 nozzles created a "perfect rainbow" when turned on.
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