Blackwater Falls

USA / West Virginia / Thomas /

Blackwater Falls is named for the falls of the Blackwater River whose amber-colored waters plunge five stories then twist and tumble through an eight-mile long gorge. The "black" water is a result of tannic acid from fallen hemlock and red spruce needles. The falls are one of the most photographed sites in West Virginia.

Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elakala_Falls

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Coordinates: 39°6'48"N 79°28'58"W

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