Lithia Water
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Lithia Park in Ashland is named after the Lithia water that comes from the many mineral springs that are found here. But some people don’t find it a pleasant experience to drink the stuff. Defined in the dictionary as “a mineral water containing lithium salts used as a diuretic and in the treatment of rheumatism”, it was the reason that Ashland was once a destination for people who wanted to experience the health benefits of Lithia water. Ashland’s Lithia water contains 39.85 grams of sodium chloride, 47.66 grams of sodium sulfate, 20.22 grams of magnesium sulfate and other minerals as well. All that salt may not be good for you on a long-term basis, but that magnesium, in sufficient quantity can do wonders for easing the stiffness in muscles (Doan’s Pills for backaches contains magnesium and Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate). Loosening up stiff muscles could surely help anyone feel better.
Jackson Wellsprings, about three miles from downtown Ashland on highway 99N, makes good use of these mineral rich waters by channeling it from the earth from which it flows, into their 50x100 foot outdoor swimming pool. The water runs about 80 degrees year round and Jackson Wellsprings is open year round, so here’s your opportunity to visit Ashland in the winter and find out why Japanese Snow Monkeys like sitting around in hot mineral baths during a snow storm. After you’ve gotten yourself all warmed and rejuvenated there, you can dry off, bundle up and come over to Stratford Inn and relax in the comfort of one of our cozy rooms.
