Hayes Spring – Text of Narration

Now let’s visit Hayes Spring, located near the Island Spouter parking lot. Hayes Spring, like all the park’s springs, remains at a steady 55 degrees year-round, and it never freezes. The water originates from a depth of 300 feet in Devonian limestone and contains around 10,000 parts per million of dissolved solids, mostly sodium chloride. Hayes is unique in that it has a “sniffer” feature, where gases are released as the water reaches the surface. Some people love the experience of sniffing the gas, while others are less fond of the sensation. Narration provided by Michael Lenz and brought to you by the Saratoga Springs Lions Club.