M.A. Kleen

The Black River in Winter

Michael Kleen
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The Black River originates in the foothills of the Adirondacks and flows west to Lake Ontario in Upstate New York. It gets its name from its dark-colored water, stained by natural tannic acid from slowly moving through vegetation in the Adirondacks. I took the featured photo from a bridge in Watertown.

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The Black River at sunset seen from Bridge Street in Brownville, New York. Neenah Paper Mill on right.
Black River at Great Bend in Winter
The Black River from the Great Bend Road Bridge in Great Bend, Jefferson County, New York.
Black River at Dexter
The Black River at sunset seen from the Brown Street bridge in Dexter, New York.

2 responses to “The Black River in Winter”

  1. Michael Kleen Avatar
    Michael Kleen

    Yes no problem!

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  2. Rich Ross Avatar
    Rich Ross

    Hi, Michael,
    Can I use your Black River photo in our ADK/Black River Chapter Newsletter? Our chapter is planning a winter hike on that trail. I’ll acknowledge the photo was used with your permission.
    “WINTER WONDERLAND HIKE WITH MARIE
    January 2nd, Sunday, Marie will lead a winter wonderland walk along the Black River Trail from Felt Mills to Great Bend. The trail is along the Fort Drum side of the river. The trail is about 2 1/2 miles one way. We can spot cars or walk both ways. Depending on weather we will snow shoe or walk in boots. Part of the way we will have to break trail. Skiing is also an option. Call or text Marie at 315-558-8568 for more information and to arrange our meeting time.
    Photo by: Michael Kleen who is an author, raconteur, and occasional traveler. He has a M.A. in History and M.S. in Education. He enjoys studying military history, folklore, and philosophy. ”

    Rich Ross
    ADK/Black River Chapter-Chairperson

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