Trip to West Virginia--Part 7, Final Shots on Leaving
Dec 4, 2022 12:45:16 #
As we headed home on Saturday morning, we decided to go down to the New River crossing one last time (previously our visits were just before sundown) and discovered two previously missed cascades on the way up the south side of the Gorge.
Further down the highway we detoured to Mash Fork Falls (#5). Normally, with adequate rainfall, the entire ledge has water cascading-- but we caught it with minimal water flow. However, the reflecting pool in the foreground somewhat made up for the lack of water.
Once back on the interstate, we thought we were done--but then we saw the rooftop of an interesting barn, so we got off the interstate and went in search of the barn to photograph. As we continued past the barn, we came across this log cabin and while taking photos, a gentleman driving by asked if we wanted to know the history of the place--and, of course, we said yes! Turns out the cabin is part of a tract of land purchased in the early 1770's by a William Herbert, who is believed to have built the cabin soon after, having established a ferry across the New River in present Wythe County, Va. (This site is near what is now the historic site of Jackson's Ferry and Shot Tower.)
Further down the highway we detoured to Mash Fork Falls (#5). Normally, with adequate rainfall, the entire ledge has water cascading-- but we caught it with minimal water flow. However, the reflecting pool in the foreground somewhat made up for the lack of water.
Once back on the interstate, we thought we were done--but then we saw the rooftop of an interesting barn, so we got off the interstate and went in search of the barn to photograph. As we continued past the barn, we came across this log cabin and while taking photos, a gentleman driving by asked if we wanted to know the history of the place--and, of course, we said yes! Turns out the cabin is part of a tract of land purchased in the early 1770's by a William Herbert, who is believed to have built the cabin soon after, having established a ferry across the New River in present Wythe County, Va. (This site is near what is now the historic site of Jackson's Ferry and Shot Tower.)
Dec 4, 2022 12:47:00 #
Dec 4, 2022 12:50:21 #
dmeyer wrote:
As we headed home on Saturday morning, we decided ... (show quote)
Beautiful images, thanks.Makes me miss my hometown in Western Kentucky and the entire region from the Mississippi to the Appalachians. The Autumn colors are something I really miss along with the migrating ducks and geese etc.
Dec 4, 2022 12:51:13 #
Dec 4, 2022 13:00:24 #
dmeyer wrote:
As we headed home on Saturday morning, we decided ... (show quote)
Fantastic set!!!!
Great finish!!!
Dec 4, 2022 13:06:48 #
Dec 4, 2022 14:10:15 #
Beautiful photos, Diane!! Love them all!!
Dodie
Dodie
Dec 4, 2022 14:17:50 #
Dec 4, 2022 14:28:37 #
UTMike wrote:
What a beautiful finale, Diane!
I appreciate that, Mike! Happy that you enjoyed the collection of WV scenery.
Dec 4, 2022 14:30:18 #
robertjerl wrote: Beautiful images, thanks.
Makes me miss my hometown in Western Kentucky and the entire region from the Mississippi to the Appalachians. The Autumn colors are something I really miss along with the migrating ducks and geese etc.
Beautiful images, thanks.Makes me miss my hometown in Western Kentucky and the entire region from the Mississippi to the Appalachians. The Autumn colors are something I really miss along with the migrating ducks and geese etc.
Thanks so much, Robert! I couldn't live anywhere that didn't have the four color seasons--autumn especially!
Dec 4, 2022 14:33:42 #
Longshadow wrote:
Love the third.
The third image of the cascades really made that last trip down to Tunney Hunsaker Bridge worthwhile--even though we had been down to the river twice before.
Dec 4, 2022 14:34:05 #
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Dec 4, 2022 14:35:27 #
luvmypets wrote:
Beautiful photos, Diane!! Love them all!!
Dodie
Dodie
So glad that sharing this travel series has been enjoyable, Dodie!
Dec 4, 2022 14:35:50 #
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