Ashland, Oregon- Lithia Fountain
Visit Lithia Park, cradled along Ashland Creek in the southern part of Oregon, and in this healing spot you’ll find a fountain supplied with Lithia water, named for the natural lithium oxide deposits in the spring.
These waters have been known as health-supportive for over 100 years. And in 1911, locals discovered it was located next to the second most lithium-loaded spring water.
The city decided to pipe the spring water into town with a multi-spouted drinking fountain near the downtown area. In 1982, it was even declared a landmark by the American Water Works Association.
Therapeutic properties due to the sulfur and other minerals in the springs apparently include helping cure skin diseases, arthritis, digestive disorders, and sore muscles. The water at this healing spot is even known to soothe poison oak rashes.
Even if you’re skeptical about the spring water’s detox abilities, it’s safe to say you’ll feel calmer and less burdened by your daily stress at Lithia Springs Resort & Wine Garden, a great place to experience this mystical H2O.
The property has executed a process of aeration that minimizes the strength of the strong sulfur odor while preserving the valuable minerals. While visiting, you can either drink the water or bathe in it.
You can even grab yourself an Adirondack chair by the beautifully landscaped pond in the garden and chase your wine with some glasses of this invigorating water.
