What a view!

My wife and I had heard of Blackwater Falls State Park near Davis, West Virginia. But we had never been there. When our neighbors told us that the leaves were at peak color, we did a day trip to check it out. We weren’t disappointed.

It had rained the previous day, so some of the trees had dropped a few leaves. Still, the Blackwater River valley was gorgeous from every angle. This was the view from our lunch table outside the lodge. The scalloped designs and curves of the pair of love seats and the end table in front of us created an intriguing foreground for the lovely leaves beyond.

“What a view!” is my Photo of the Week.

Author: Bruce Stambaugh

Writer, marketer, columnist, author, photographer, birder, walker, hiker, husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, township trustee, converted Anabaptist, community activist, my life is crammed with all things people and nature and wonder. My late father gave me this penchant for giving and getting the most out of life, my late mother the courtesy, kindness, and creativity to see the joy in life. They both taught me to cherish the people I am with. I try and fail and try again. View all posts by Bruce Stambaugh

10 thoughts on “What a view!”

marlandphotos says:

October 20, 2020 at 12:26 pm

We probably visited there in the 70’s. Lovely place.

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1. Bruce Stambaugh says:
  
  October 20, 2020 at 1:19 pm
  
  Yes, it is.
  
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MaryGwyn'sArt says:

October 20, 2020 at 12:26 pm

Beautiful! I visited Black water Falls one winter right after a record setting snowfall. It is still one of the most beautiful sights I’ve ever seen. This fall photo is gorgeous!! I think I will have to visit again!

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1. Bruce Stambaugh says:
  
  October 20, 2020 at 1:18 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
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Audrey A Metz & Ken Seitz says:

October 20, 2020 at 4:52 pm

Blackwater Falls – one of our favorite places to go for a beautiful drive as well as longer stays. We have been snowed-in there, and never enjoyed watching snow more than from the windows of the dining room in the Lodge!

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1. Bruce Stambaugh says:
  
  October 20, 2020 at 5:30 pm
  
  Thanks for sharing, Audrey & Ken.
  
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beth says:

October 20, 2020 at 4:53 pm

Beautiful

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1. Bruce Stambaugh says:
  
  October 20, 2020 at 6:04 pm
  
  Thanks, Beth.
  
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Audrey Metz says:

October 20, 2020 at 5:02 pm

My first attempt at commenting on your post has not appeared, so I’ll tell you again: we love your posts, especially this last one of Blackwater Falls. It’s one of our favorite places to go on a day trip out of the Burg or for longer stays. Our favorite event there was getting snowed-in on Ken’s b’day in 2012! We were kept there by the snow for three nights !

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1. Bruce Stambaugh says:
  
  October 20, 2020 at 6:03 pm
  
  Audrey, I’m sorry that you had trouble posting. However, if it was your first comment, I have to approve it before it can be posted. I was having computer issues at my end, which caused the delay. Thanks, again, for sharing, and I’m glad you enjoy the posts.
  
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