Nature at Harpers Ferry

I parked the car and walked through the lower part of the park, along the river and then back through the town. Way back when, in the mid 1800’s Harpers Ferry was an industrial town. The Shenandoah river was harnessed to produce water power for a weaving mill, a pulp mill and several other factories. But that did not last too long... after the late part of the century. As with most rivers, when it left its banks… the damage became too much to repair, over and over again.

Much of the stone work to channel the river, is still there, as is some of the holding basin …

While walking back to the car along a remnant of the basin, I found some turtles. They are so used to movement along the shore that they don’t scurry off the logs. I like how green the little guy is.

Then there were these 5… catching the last of the warm weather before going into hibernation for the long cold winter ahead. Again another green one.

And then, this lady was just laying here, not concerned about the humans standing just a few yards away. Didn’t even flick an ear.

And I think just about the last of the wild flowers

I hope you enjoyed my day out in Harpers Ferry.

More later-Beth

More from the Drive

I decided to head for Harpers Ferry, West Virginia… from my house. The road rolls along some small but very scenic valleys. I like going to Harpers Ferry, because it is along the river, actually settled between 2 rivers, the Shenandoah and the Potomac. The town is quaint and not generally overrun with tourists and there is a National Park there too, so it is clean!

On the way, I passed a winery. With just what I was looking for… color! I’m a little late for perfect… we have had some wind… but no frost yet.

In Harpers Ferry, I saw this rock wall, but I hadn’t noticed the sign painted on it. Something about Powder

As I passed by a couple of buildings, I checked out the door hardware (again).

I love how decorative, even some of the most mundane things were in the past. Look at the second door handle, you can see where there is some wear on the pattern.

Next post a little more nature…

More later, Beth