Archive for November, 2009

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This Spring is called “Mt. Blue Spring” & is located near the end of the driveway of the park [the last paved parking lot to the right (after a campsite), just before the turn-around @ the end of the road; Union St.]. The water comes from an Aquifer & is maintained by the park. It exists within a hut, & there are 3 faucets which maintain (limit) the water flow. I asked one of the rangers if it was “sucked” out of the earth like a well & he stated it is not, that it is indeed an aquifer, which means the water coming up is ‘ripe’, & just limited by the presence of 3 faucets, however there was some sort of pump there which they were having issues w/ (electrical) the day i went (7-3-09), but i believe that will be resolved shortly. So i’m a bit confused as to the reason the pump is there, but i’m assuming it assists in maintaining the flow of the water & is not there to suck it out of the ground. I was able to get a decent trickle of water the day i was there regardless. As is often the case with other springs, i’m assuming the pressure ebbs & flows. Another couple there stated that the flow i witnessed wasn’t nearly what they’re used to seeing, but the ranger stated it was working fine the day before. The park ranger also stated the spring has been there for many, many decades & that locals come from all around incessantly to fill their water, & that it is tested frequently. He had a test result page @ the Visitor Center, but not an extra one for me to take w/ me. He stated there is another posting of test results (mineral content/ppm?) at the hut where the water is, but i forgot to look for it when there, (didn’t see it). According to the ranger, this water was exported all over the world about 100 years back! He stated it was the best water around. I have to say that i THINK i liked the taste of this water better than my usual source of water in Exeter NH (oak st. extension), but it’s too premature to cast my vote…

Nearest Address

Wompatauk St. Park Union St. Hingham, MA 02043 (781) 749-7160

Directions from Nearest Address

N/A

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

Same hours as park (don’t know). call them at this number: (781) 749-7160

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Mt. Blue Spring Map

Submitted by: Carl Puglisi

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A beautiful spring in a forest.

Nearest Address

Zeller Strasse, between Scheinfurt and Zell

Directions from Nearest Address

From Schweinfurt to Zell, vice verce the guesthouse “Waldesruh”, parking at a parking place at the street, then on a small dirt way to the spring in the forest.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS:

50° 4’41.56″N 10°14’37.17″E

Map Link: Lindenbrünnle Map

Submitted by: Sebastian Hehn

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Water comes out of cave continuously. This is a magical place. I have met quite a few people there that have been drinking the water for over 30+ years. They test and do upkeep on the spring regularly.

Nearest Address

79 Bruner Ridge lane Union Star, KY 40171

Directions from Nearest Address

The spring is off of Bruner Ride just past 79, which is a huge farm. Just past that you will see a gravel road that goes downhill. Take that road and follow it back about a quarter mile and then off to the left you will see the spring. You can see the water running over the road from a good distance away. If you can’t find it, ask someone and they will know what youre talking about it.

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Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Shelman Spring Map

Submitted by: Brandon Gilbert

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Very clean aquafe, drinkable near the source, may want to use filter though. Great swimming, Texas State University nearby, lots of people and families. Canoe and kayak rentals and tubing.

Nearest Address

Aquarena Springs Blvd.

Directions from Nearest Address

Located next to Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

Always

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Aquarena Springs Map

Submitted by: Michael Manneback

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This is a little know water source, just outside Hamilton, Ontario. Unfortunately, I don’t have a lot of info about this spring, but it obvious that this has been in use for a long, long time. I was told that back in the 80′s this spring had high nitrate levels but I don’t have any current info. For what it’s worth, many of the locals in the area use it daily & have nothing but good things to say about this spring.

Additional info: http://www.cityofwaterfalls.ca/progreston_falls.html

Nearest Address

Intersection of Progreston Rd & Greensprings Rd

Directions from Nearest Address

N/A

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

Always

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Green Springs Map

Submitted by: Mo Rosati

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From Calgary take the Okotoks exit from Deerfoot 2 onto 2A take it to 7 and go eight on 7. Turn left at the STOP sign in BlackDiamond (follow 22 south) then you pass Bar U ranch with the big cowboy sign! Then you will go for 10 min. Or so and you will find the 786 with the green William Coulee Rd sign you know that you’re at the right spot if you go over a cattle guard/ramp thing… The spring will be on your left side of the road up the hill a little bit. You will know you found it as there is a long pipe. It’s been piped and all I know is that I have talked to natives and lots of people and its been there all year round for 20 years or more… always ice cold.

Nearest Address

22 South & William Coulee Road

Directions from Nearest Address

N/A

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

Always

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Longview Spring Map

Submitted by: Tonya Cole Lightfoot

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Next to a large sycamore tree, under a small spring house. The spring house has a marble statue of a woman on top. You will need to a ladle or a cup to reach into the spring house.

The spring was used on the Vassar estate to feed large fountains. The walking trails have a guided tour map that shows you ruins and tells you about the history of the spring. Originally the statue on the spring house was a dog.

Additional info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springside_%28Poughkeepsie,_New_York%29

Nearest Address

185 Academy St, Poughkeepsie, NY‎ 12601 exact address (845) 454-2060‎

Directions from Nearest Address

Route 9 to Academy St exit, take Academy St up hill you will see the pink gate house on the right, turn right at first road, bear right, parking on right by gate house. There are maps of the park near by, the spring is a short walk from the parking area.

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Hours Spring is Open:

sunrise to sunset

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Springside Spring Map

Submitted by: Sherri & Anthony

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Restored with hand pump, in a clearing surrounded by woods. Sounds silly but you need to bring a gallon of water to prime the pump. There is a small stream that runs along a stone wall if you want to use that for priming.

On a sign next to the spring: “When Mother Cabrini purchased this property in 1890 to establish an orphanage for girls, there was no water to be found on its grounds. Through the grace of God, Mother Cabrini told here sisters to dig in this spot. Water came forth, which continues to flow and to provide water for the children of St. Cabrini Home today.”

Additional info: http://www.cabrinihome.com/westpark.htm

Nearest Address

Route 9W Barry Dr. West Park, NY‎ 12493 845-384-6500

Directions from Nearest Address

You will see St. Cabrini church on the east side (the Hudson side) of 9W across from it you will see a blue sign take the turn at the blue sign (St. Cabrini…) , Rt 9W north take a left, Rt 9W south take a right. You will enter a parking lot bear right at fork which will take you to a maintenance building, turn right down the hill and go around the back of the maintenance building turning left up a hill, the road will follow a stone wall up the mountain about a mile or two, you will pass a water supply pool on the left, keep straight just past the pool the road will turn left and the spring will be directly in front of you.

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Hours Spring is Open:

sunrise to sunset

GPS: N/A

Map Link: St. Cabrini Spring Map

Submitted by: Sherri & Anthony

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Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/68288285@N00/2528321911/

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This is the spring that feeds Gorman Falls in Colorado Bend State Park. It comes out of the ground and forms into a creek that flows to the Colorado River.

Additional info: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/colorado_bend

Nearest Address

Colorado Bend State Park, Bend, Texas 76824‎

Directions from Nearest Address

Follow the Gorman Spring Trail up the creek to the source.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

Open 7 days a week year-round (Park entrance may have closing hours)

GPS:

31.052082,-98.485824

Map Link: Gorman Spring Map

Submitted by: Rami Barsoum

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The spring is on the neffs canyon trail. At the end of the trail there will be a pile of rocks. From there a trail starts south up the hill towards Mt. Olympus. It’s only i short bit till you reach the pipe coming out of the mountain in to a rusted out horse trough. The spring runs from spring to fall.

Nearest Address

White Way Salt Lake City, UT 84124

Directions from Nearest Address

N/A

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Neffs Spring Map

Submitted by: Aaron Christensen