The American Springs series is the collection of sacred waters located in the Americas – North and South America that we’ve visited and/or recorded. On this side of the planet, most of the waters held sacred are naturally carbonated mineral springs and/or Hot Springs. Holy wells are more of a European concept, and only exist in the Americas based on European immigration. Sacred wells or cenotes are usually Native American based bodies of water.
a natural soda spring comes out of the wall in a decorated font. It is one of eight famous natural springs that put this town on the map. The spring was initially visited by Native American Indians who sought their healing and spiritual powers, which some believed were gifted by the great spirit called Manitou.
Soap Lake, Washington ~ 47°23′18″N 119°29′15″W (47.388341, -119.487611) ~ Both a small town and a natural phenomenon of a magical healing lake, “Soap Lake” was called “Smokiam” by the Native Americans as “Healing Waters”. It is a soft mineral lake in between Ephrata and Coulee. It is located in Grant County Washington. The abundant mineral […]
Sol Duc Hotsprings and Campground, Olympic National Forest, WA http://www.olympicnationalparks.com/lodging/sol-duc-hot-springs-resort/ As opposed to the rustic natural state of the Olympic Hot Springs, Sol Duc is the developed National Park Service hot springs resort in the Olympic National Forest. We wound up going here when we found out the road to Olympic Hot Springs had been […]
Cairns and Stacked Rocks By Thomas Baurley The stacking of stones is a widespread cultural practice all around the world. You know it is a remnant of modern, historical, or prehistoric cultural manufacture because they were not placed there by nature. Most likely a “human” moved one stone atop another. They vary in size from […]
Sacramento River Headwaters Mt. Shasta City Park, Shasta, California One of the most magical springs in California, the Shasta Sacramento Headwaters is an easy-on, easy-off the I-5 just as you’re entering the city of Shasta Mountain coming from the North heading south. It is located at the base of “Spring Hill” within Mt. Shasta City […]
Hedgecreek Falls * Shasta, California * Article by Leaf McGowan, Techno Tink Productions © 2014: Written March 31, 2014. When wandering around Shasta and Dunsmuir California this magical fall is not to be missed. Hedgecreek Falls is a gorgeous and rapidly flowing (spring and summer) waterfall falling 30+ feet over the mouth of a rock […]
Montezuma Well * Montezuma Well and Montezuma Castle, Arizona * One of my favorite wells in America, this Native American sacred site is phenomenal and full of mystery! When driving up to the Well, just north of Montezuma Castle, it’s a small 1/3 mile hike up a short hill to a naturally occurring spring in […]
Roman Baths * Berkeley Springs, West Virginia * Berkeley Springs West Virginia is noted for its special healing waters which the town is based around. In 1784 A Gentleman’s Bath House was built atop these springs which are now the Roman Bath House. It is one of the oldest structures in the state park. The […]
Horseshoe Falls * Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara, New York * Located on the Canadian side of the Niagara River, the “Canadian Falls” or “Horseshoe Falls” is the most famous and most attractive spots at the Niagara Falls wonder. Over 90% of the Niagara River flows over these falls and is used for massive hydropower […]
American Bridal Veil Falls * Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara, New York * Formerly known as “Luna Falls” or “Iris Falls”, it is the smallest of the three Niagara Falls and is located on the American side. It has a 78′ vertical fall onto talus boulders then another 103′ down to the Maid of the […]