Blackwater River Views

[Dave Johnston]

The Blackwater River starts in and traverses Canaan Valley (the highest elevation large valley east of the Rockies). Much of the Valley is wetland and dominated by the Canaan Valley Wildlife Refuge and two state parks. After about a 12 mile winding path across the valley, the Blackwater cuts a gap between two mountains and then plunges over 57-foot Blackwater Falls and 10 miles down rugged Blackwater Canyon, with world-class whitewater kayaking.

Here are some sunset images from a couple locations on the Blackwater River, one near its source at the merging of two beaver creeks, and one after it has crossed all of Canaan Valley and is cutting through the valley exit. In both of these is is quite placid, which is not indicative of the chaos that ensues just downstream!

Comments and suggestions welcome.

Dave

 

[AlanLichty]

Beautiful scenes along that river valley and a very nice set of images showing it off. I love the twilight and sunset shots.

 

[Ben Egbert]

Great set, the last two have my attention.

 

[Amy Nelson]

Very intriguing place, and beautiful shots......the last one is absolutely stunning.

 

[Alisa]

WOW!! These are all great but I love 2 and 4 over all. the light is beautiful!

 

[Jameel Hyder]

Very nice set. I'll go over #4 followed by #2 as my favorites.

 

[JimFox]

So cool Dave. It's great seeing especially #1 and 2 with the different light and the difference that makes.

I think my order of favorites is #4, 3, 2, and 1.

 

[Dave Johnston]

Thanks Alan, Ben, Amy, Alisa, Jameel and Jim! It has been a while since I have done any new pictures of the "other side" of the Blackwater River, but i'll post them when I do!

Dave

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Beautiful set, Dave.

 

[Dave Johnston]

Thanks, Douglas!

Dave