Blackwater Falls State Park Blackwater Falls State Park protects a section of the Allegheny Mountains where the Blackwater River descends over resistant sandstone ledges, forming one of the most recognizable waterfalls in West Virginia. The amber color of the river reflects tannins released from fallen hemlock and red spruce needles, illustrating the influence of forest […]
Harpers Ferry Harpers Ferry occupies a dramatic position at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers, where steep ridges and narrow river corridors created both natural beauty and strategic importance. The town developed during the eighteenth century as a transportation and manufacturing center, benefiting from access to water routes that connected the interior of […]