Hathorne #3 – Text of Narration

Let’s take a look at Hathorne #3, the park’s strongest mineral spring. Located at the Route 50 entrance, it’s named after Henry Harrison Hathorne, a notable local businessman and politician. Three springs in Saratoga are named after him, but Hathorne #3 is the most prominent today. The spring water comes from more than 800 feet underground, naturally pushed to the surface by carbon dioxide pressure. This spring is our strongest, with over 17,000 parts per million of dissolved solids, primarily sodium, chloride, potassium, and magnesium. In fact, the water is saltier than seawater, making Hathorne #3 one of the park’s most unique attractions. Narration provided by Michael Lenz and brought to you by the Saratoga Springs Lions Club.