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Salt Springs Earthcache EarthCache

Hidden : 4/24/2016
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:

Welcome to Salt Springs

This is an earthcache. There is no container or log to sign located here instead you will learn about the salt springs and answer a few questions to claim the find. Email or message me the answers to the questions below.

There is a fee for entering the park. $6.00 per person.

 


Mineral springs are naturally occurring springs that produce water containing minerals, or other dissolved substances, that alter its taste or give it a purported therapeutic value. Salts, sulfur compounds, and gases are among the substances that can be dissolved in the spring water during its passage underground.

These Salt Springs consists of several spring vents in a large shallow spring pool, which forms the headwater of the 4-mile long Salt Springs Run. Sidewalks and concrete walls line most of the spring pool, allowing easy access to the 74° Fahrenheit water for swimming or snorkeling. Motorized boats can travel up the Salt Spring Run from Lake George, but are prohibited in the spring pool. Fishing is also prohibited in the spring pool, but is allowed along the spring run.

At the GZ you will find an informational sign. Please use this to answer questions 1 & 2 then proceed to the springs waypoint.

Q-1. How many gallons of water does this spring gush forth a day?

Q-2. What makes the water from this spring salty?

Proceed to the springs and answer the following questions.

Q-3. How clear is the water?

Q-4. Estimate how deep the water is. 

Please message or email me the answers to these questions in a timely manner or your log may be subject to deletion.

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