The Water
The Shawangunk Mountains
The best water on earth is derived from
the purest, most pristine sources, among them the Shawangunk
Mountains. Geologists have unearthed evidence that this glorious
mountain range is the third oldest in the world, evolving
from an under-sea aggregate of rocks and minerals to its current
vast peaks, precipices, lakes, forests, and rocky crests.
Over 12,000 fossils of primarily extinct species attest to
the mountain ranges pre-glacial existence. The gradual, leisurely
unfolding of this range stowed unimaginable wilds and resources
within its enclaves.
Although the beauty of Shawangunk begins
inwardly with massive bedrock preserving its inner riches,
its magnificence is better appreciated atop its slopes. Beyond
its summit, one can view the unsurpassed panoramic vicissitudes
of the great mountain ranges and valleys of the northeast,
from the Berkshires to the Housatonic, Helderbergh, Neversink,
and Shandaken Mountains. Crevices and depressions are interspersed
with a proliferation of azalea, laurel, arbutus, and the famed
Shawangunk huckleberries.
Recognizing the splendor and ecological
significance of this superlative mountain region, New York
State has preserved 14,000 acres of the Shawangunk range,
adding yet another layer of protection to the pristine natural
spring water within its depths.
How fortunate Water Boy is to tap into
this everlasting fountain ... how fortunate you are to enjoy
its rewards. |
