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You have always heard of small towns that are said to be the perfect American town. Well, Black River is a too perfect town. Everybody is nice. Anybody that is mean they get rid of. A perfect American town except there is something wrong with the town. There is a big brother watching you at every corner. You can never leave the town because big brother will not let you. It is a good movie. If you like weird movies then you should see this one.

Welcome to Lesterville Missouri and the Black River Chamber of Commerce website! We're only 105 miles from St. Louis

News for Lesterville, Annapolis, Centerville and the Black River Area Join us for Missouri Floating Season! 2008 will be a great year on Black River. Make your plans now to visit us this season!

We are very pleased to report that there was no damage or flooding to area businesses, campgrounds or lodges in our area along the Black River resulting from the breach at the Ameren UE upper reservoir on December 14th, 2005. The flooding and damage was confined to the area around Johnson's Shut-ins State Park. We are all open for business as usual and invite everyone to experience our haven in the Ozarks this season! Work to restore Johnson's Shut-ins is progressing. Come and enjoy our area's many attractions this season! Just email us if you have any questions or if you would like us to assist you in planning your perfect vacation in the Ozarks! For more information on the Johnson's Shut-ins restoration project, please go to

The redeveloped Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park will be open to the public in 2009. The main valley of the park will include an orientation center, retail stores, picnic areas and shelters, and an enclosed picnic shelter. A new boardwalk will provide access to the shut-ins and there will be numerous areas to access the East Fork of the Black River for swimming and splashing. In the Goggins Mountain area of the park, a new campground includes basic, electric, full-hookup, equestrian and walk-in campsites plus camper cabins. The campground will include a store, showerhouses and laundry facilities. Hiking and equestrian trails are offered in the park, including a portion of the Ozark Trail and a trail and overlook in the scour channel in the valley of the park. (From MO State Parks)

If you love camping and floating or just relaxing and exploring Missouri's natural wonders from the comfort of a Bed and Breakfast Inn, Lodge or Cabin, the Black River Area in the Ozarks is the perfect getaway or family vacation spot away from the city. Enjoy Missouri canoeing at its best, or choose to take a relaxing float in rafts, tubes or kayaks. Only two hours southwest of St. Louis, we are the hub of recreational activities in the Southeast Missouri Ozarks. Visit Taum Sauk, Missouri's highest mountain, the Ozark Trail, Bell Mountain Wilderness Area and Mark Twain National Forest. Elephant Rocks is close by and don't miss Fort Davidson Historic site. We also have many artisans and antique shops in our area. So take a few minutes to explore our site. We hope to see you soon!

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Student poets, you now have your own corner of our web site. Have your teacher submit your poems for publication. Material will rotate regularly and be archived. You can donate to Black River online - and specify how you want your gift to be used! Click the icon to quickly and easily make a secure donation using your credit card. RIPPLES is distributed electronically due to the high cost of printing and mailing. If you REQUIRE a hard copy of Ripples, please contact the school to make arrangements to receive a mailed copy If you think you are having trouble receiving Ripples, please c

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The Black River is a blackwater river that empties into the eastern end of Lake Ontario on the shore of Jefferson County, New York in the United States of America. The origin of the name is not clear, but it may stem from the tannic acid that darkens the water in places. The river's source is in various locations, including Little Black Creek and North Lake, in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains in northern New York. The river ends at Lake Ontario west of the City of Watertown. For the last few miles it forms the boundary between the Towns of Brownville and Hounsfield.

The river is an excellent location for fishing. Abundant trout, salmon, bass, and pike are present in the stream. Whitewater rafting and kayaking are popular on some stretches of the river, notably the Black River Canyon, which begins in Watertown and ends in Brownville. The Black River Canyon is one of few whitewater streams which have reliable flows throughout the summer. The "Canyon" itself is not present until you reach Brownville and ends in the Dexter Reservoir.

Technical staff can assist with installation and configuration on any product purchased from Black River Computer, Inc.

Only 2 hours from the Twin Cities, two hours from Madison and only five hours from Chicago, Black River Country brings the Northwoodscloser to home this winter. Ride 235 miles of the best ATV trails in the Midwest. Snowmobile 300 miles of trails. Cross-ski and snowshoe the extensive trails of the Black River State Forest. Ice fish on the Black River and Lake Arbutus. Go ice diving at Wazee Lake, Wisconsins deepest lake and a year-round scuba diving destination. Explore Black River Countrys many unique shops and antiques dealers. Plan your winter getaway today and choose from a long list of cabins, hotels and bed breakfasts.

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Discover one of the best places for entertainment in southeast Missouri. The Black River Coliseum is located in historic downtown Poplar Bluff, Missouri along the banks of the celebrated Black River. Our Convenient location places us just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, lodging, and other tourist attractions. Also, located at the foothills of the Ozarks, Poplar Bluff is easily accessible from St. Louis, Memphis, Springfield,

Business meetings, training classes, receptions, and seminars. The success of your next special event is important to us and our staff is ready to assist you with service and an ideal setting. Let us prove through our commitment to professionalism and oustanding customer service that the Black River Coliseum is the place for your next event!

Welcome to Black River we take pride in giving you good value for your money, weather it is the Fast Rodeo Action, the Food at the Kitchen, or the Bar and Disco after the Rodeo you can be sure of a Good Time at Black River, and if your thinking of staying here a while well the Caravan Park is a peace and quiet out of the traffic place to stay."

Welcome to the Black River Stadium and the best rodeo action this side of the great divide. It all happens under lights with hot rocking country music that will blow your socks off. Forget the hot dry dusty arena other rodeos share with the outback flies. Black River Rodeos Main Performance starts at 7 pm sharp with a non stop up tempo Rodeo Show performed especially for the crowd by the cream of cowboys and cowgirls - all the best talent from all over North Queensland. From the moment you drive into Black River you will notice the parking attendants guiding you to your free parking, then the on ground security giving you assurance for your family. Then there is the grassy hill and grandstand seating all at the one low price to give everyone the best seat in the house.

When you visit our Kitchen you will be greeted by the local Lions club serving out hygienically prepared family favorite food cafeteria style at family take away prices. A visit to our licenced bar conveniently located on top of the hill so you dont miss a moment of the action again you will notice the Redskins Football Club serving Alcohol with a smile, that is if your over 18 years. Black River has a strict policy, no alcohol sold or may be consumed by any person under the age or 18 years. Wrist bands are required inside the Licensed Area at Black River and Security Staff are under instructions to remove any person found consuming Alcohol under 18 years.

So just drive in pick your own site and we will catch up with you soon. Our office is at the house which is 300 meters on the hiway side of the park. There is lots of room at Black River Stadium to turn around and park in our spacious 20 meter drive through sites.

The Black River is located in north-central Ohio and drains over 467 square miles (1,210 km2) of land. Although flowing primarily in Lorain County the watershed does include drainage from Medina, Ashland, Huron and Cuyahoga Counties. Fifty-one percent of the land within the AoC is used for agriculture, while only 1% is truly industrial. Between these two extremes are rural (38%), urban residential (7%) and commercial land (3%). Over the past few decades, water and sediment quality have improved in the Black River. The contaminated sediments were remedially dredged and impacts from point sources (factories, waste water treatment plants, etc.) have been significantly reduced. Now, the Black River, like many major rivers across the country, is being threatened by major nonpoint source impacts coming from the entire watershed. These impacts are caused by the way the landscape is used for urban, suburban and rural activities. Land disturbances associated with high residential growth rate and intensive agricultural practices are a particular problem. The predominately agricultural sub-basins in the upper Black River watershed are witnessing more than 20% of their land eroding at a rate of 5 tons/acre/year or more. Over 17,000 acres are eroding at excessive levels in these areas with cropland accounting for 82% of this number. Properly managing urban, suburban and rural land use practices throughout the Black River Area of Concern including the enhancement and protection of the riparian corridors and wetlands will improve the quality and productivity of this valuable natural resource. Originally, the Black River Area of Concern (AoC) only included the lower mainstem. This stretch was designated an AoC because discharges from the many industrial operations on the lower river had contaminated the river sediments with heavy metals and polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The PAHs came from a steel mill coking operation that had closed a decade earlier and had severely impacted the health of the resident fish communities. Around the Great Lakes, the Black River was known as the River of Fish Tumors. During development of the RAP Coordinating Committee, a decision was made to expand the Area of Concern to include the entire watershed in order to address the impacts and pollutant loads coming from the upstream areas. Of the four RAP areas located in the State of Ohio, the Black River is the only Area of Concern (AoC) that encompasses an entire watershed.

In the Black River Remedial Action Plan Stage 1 Report, the RAP Coordinating Committee identified several beneficial use impairments in the Black River AoC. The Bird or Animal Deformities or Reproductive Problems use impairment was listed as Unknown because of a lack of available local data concerning this beneficial use. The Degradation of Phytoplankton and Zooplankton Populations was listed as Unknown because the RAP felt there was insufficient protocol for the determination of impairment status for this beneficial use. For further information and details on all of the BUIs, see a corresponding Black River AoC Beneficial Use Impairments (PDF 83Kb 3 pages) document and the Remedial Action Plan (RAP) documents listed in the Significant RAP Milestones section below.

The Black River RAP has adopted the Delisting Targets for Ohio Areas of Concern (PDF 1.08Mb 85 pages)

In September 1991, the Ohio EPA director appointed a local planning group to assist the Ohio EPA in the preparation of the Black River RAP. This local planning group, named the Black River Remedial Action Plan Coordinating Committee (PDF 29Kb 1 page), (BRCC), includes members representing local public agencies, state and federal agencies, industries and private commercial groups and citizen representatives. The BRCC was to develop the Black River RAP and submit it to the Ohio EPA for subsequent submittal to the International Joint Commission. The BRCC was given a plan development role, not simply a public advisory role. The Black River RAP Stage One Report was completed in April 1994. The Black River RAP Strategic Long Range Plan (Stage Two Plan) was completed in March 1997. Preparation of the Black River RAP Annual Reports are done by the BRCC noted above, with assistance from the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA), which provides secretariat and planning support to the RAP. The Ohio EPA also provides planning support to the RAP. The RAP chair resides with the Lorain County General Health District. Technical and implementation work is conducted through various work groups established around specific issue areas. The Black River RAP has been identified by the International Joint Commission as a Great Lakes Area of Concern Beacon where notable achievements resulted in real progress.

2005. The Black River RAP submits A Request for the Delisting of the Degradation of Benthos Beneficial Use Impairment in the East Branch of the Black River (PDF 159Kb 3 pages) to the US EPA and receives approval for the delisting. The RAP requested this delisting in order to protect the gains made in the rapidly developing East Branch.

2004. The Black River RAP is the first RAP organization in Ohio to demonstrate significant improvement by redesignating the Fish Tumors and Other Deformities use impairment from Impaired to in Recovery Phase (PDF 40Kb 1 page).

2004. A 21-year Contact Advisory (PDF 36Kb 1 page) for the lower mainstem of the Black River is lifted by the Ohio Department of Health. The Contact Advisory was posted in 1983 due to the high incidence of fish tumors due to polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) contamination. The PAH contamination was a legacy of an old steel mill coking operation. The river sediments in that stretch of the river were remedially dredged in us.

2004. The Black River RAP, through funding from the Lorain County General Health District, begins development of a new video entitled A Hidden Treasure. Rediscovering the Black River. This video is an update to an earlier RAP video, Black River, A Future as Dark as its Name?

2003. Through assistance in securing funding from the Black River RAP, the City of Elyria waste water treatment plant started a Mercury Reduction Program that has been expanded to include all of Lorain County.

2002. An innovative Fish Habitat Shelf is constructed on the Black River mainstem at the Lorain Port Authoritys Black River Landing Site, an old brownfield site. The habitat shelf was developed by the Port Authority with help from the Black River RAP and shows immediate success in luring fish to the location by providing in-stream habitat, spawning areas and shelter for young-of-year fish.

2001. The Black River RAP partners with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers-Buffalo District Office to conduct an extensive habitat survey, www. epa. state. oh. us/dsw/rap/blackdocs. html, of the French Creek subwatershed. A French Creek specific watershed guide, Living Along French Creek, A Users Guide (PDF 762Kb 24 pages) is produced and sent to subwatershed landowners and decision-makers.

1998. The Black River RAP and the International Joint Commission co-sponsored a public symposium in Lorain entitled Protecting What's Been Gained in the Black River.

2004. The Black River RAP receives the Lake Erie Award from the Ohio Lake Erie Commission for its outstanding contributions towards the restoration of its waterway and protecting Ohios Great Lake.

1998. The Black River RAP was awarded a Merit of Honorable Mention in the Natural Resource Category at the Northern Ohio Live Awards of Achievement Reception.

Current Projects and Outlook Properly managing urban, suburban and rural land use practices along the Black River through protection of the riparian corridor will improve the quality and productivity of this valuable natural resource. Recognizing that land use practices differ in each area of the watershed, the Black River RAP has been attempting to establish small sub-watershed groups. The Black River RAP/U. S. Army Corps partnership have completed a French Creek sub-watershed habitat survey and produced a French Creek specific handbook that was mailed to landowners and decision-makers. In 2003, a similar project has started in the northern East Branch sub-watershed. Currently, the entire Black River AoC suffers from bacterial contamination, especially after storm events. The City of Elyria has been working to relieve the effects from discharges from combined sewer overflows and the Lorain County General Health District has started an inspection, operations and maintenance program to address impacts from old, failing and failed home sewage treatment systems (HSTS). The Black River RAP and its community partners have been making a difference. Through the support of the Riparian Corridor Resolution and through various education programs, the Black River RAP and its community partners have fostered a new and heightened awareness to protect this area.

Environmental Studies Program of Oberlin College. (Edited by Black River RAP member Brad Masi and features sections written by other RAP members.)

1999. 1999 Biological and Water Quality Report of the Black River Basin (PDF 2.75Mb 176 pages), The Ohio EPA.

1994. 1994 Biological and Water Quality Report of the Black River Basin (PDF 685Kb 135 pages), The Ohio EPA.

This eroded bank (top photo) of the East Fork of the East Branch of the Black River was sloped and lowered to allow connection to the floodplain (bottom photo) to prevent further sedimentation and enhance habitat. The changes for the ecosystem here were quite dramatic.

The Black River RAP is a unique community based public/private initiative involving participation from local citizens, township, municipal and county officials to state and federal agencies. The Black River RAP motto is Our River, Our Responsibility and each RAP member has taken responsibility to help affect the many changes that has made this organization so successful. Recognizing that land uses and proper stream stewardship are better directed at a local level, the Black River RAP has been directing considerable effort toward the development of small sub-watershed groups. These groups can affect more changes in the neighborhoods and communities of their subwatershed. Through the efforts of the Lorain County Community Development Department, a group of concerned individuals has been formed in the predominately agricultural West Branch subwatershed. The Black River RAP is trying to form another group in the rapidly developing French Creek subwatershed.

U. S. EPA RAP Liaison. Anne Marie Vincent U. S. EPA Region 5 Cleveland Office 25086 Center Ridge Road (ME-W) Westlake, OH 44145 Tel. (440) us. Fax. (440) us. Email. vincent. annemarie@epa. gov State RAP Contact. Ted Conlin, Black River RAP Coordinator Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Northeast District Office 2110 East Aurora Road Twinsburg, Ohio 44087 Tel. (330) us. Fax. (330) us. Email. us Web Page. www. epa. state. oh. us/dsw/rap/blk_home. html Local Coordinators. Ken Pearce, RAP Chair Lorain County General Health District 9880 South Murray Ridge Road Elyria, Ohio 44035 Tel. (440) us. Email. us Andy Vidra, RAP Secretary Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency 668 Euclid Avenue 4th Floor, Atrium Office Plaza Cleveland, Ohio us. Tel. (216) us. ext. 254 Email. us Web Page. www. noaca. org

Black River is located 138 kilometers northeast of Winnipeg and approximately 36 kilometers north of the community of Powerview/Pinefalls, Manitoba. The population of the First Nation is 980 and the primary language used is Ojibwe. The Community has a window plant, water treatment facility, truss plant, health centre, Headstart Program and a general store/gas bar. The Majority of homes are single detached and located within a one-mile radius of the government offices and schools. The community is accessible year round by a paved road, which intersects PTH 304 (6.4 km to the east).

Black River First Nation is governed by a Chief and three Portfolio Councillors. Each position is elected to a two year term with elections being held every two years in July

The Plan Commission met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on January 28, 2009 at 6.00 P. M. Commissioners Johnson, Helland, Tamminen, Evenson and Mayor Danielson were present. Commissioners Boisen and Moe were absent.

The Committee of the Whole met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on January 21, 2009 at 6.00 P. M. Alderpersons Austin, Onstad, Johnson, Mathews, R. Eddy, Rahmlow, Olson, and J. Eddy were present. Mayor Ron Danielson presided.

The regular meeting of the Common Council was held at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on January 6, 2009 at 7.00 P. M. Alderpersons Onstad, Johnson, Mathews, R. Eddy, Rahmlow, Olson and J. Eddy were present. Alderperson Austin was absent. Mayor Danielson presided.

The Plan Commission met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on December 18, 2008 at 6.30 P. M. Commissioners Johnson, Helland, Boisen, Moe and Mayor Danielson were present. Commissioners Tamminen and Evenson were absent.

The regular meeting of the Common Council was held at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on December 2, 2008 at 7.00 P. M. Alderpersons Onstad, Johnson, Mathews, R. Eddy, Rahmlow, Olson and J. Eddy were present. Alderperson Austin was absent. Mayor Danielson presided.

A special meeting of the Common Council was held at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on November 20, 2008 at 6.00 P. M. Alderpersons Austin, Onstad, Johnson, Mathews, R. Eddy, Rahmlow and J. Eddy were present. Alderperson Olson was absent. Mayor Danielson presided.

From the Back Cover Master of suspense, Deat Koontz, creates an undercurrent of terror in this story set deep in the dark and troubled town of Black River! Burned-out Hollywood screenwriter, Bo Aiken s (Jay Mohr), arrives in picturesque Black River, seeking relaxation and artistic inspiration. Initially, he finds it, along with romance in the arms of a beautiful architect. But when Bo be comes tangled in a nightmarish plot, preventing his return home, it suddenly seems clear that t his perfect little hideaway captures more than just the imagination of its visitors.

Considering the fact that Dean Koontz has written over 50 books, you'd think there'd be more movie adaptations. Perhaps movies like this one, BLACK RIVER, explains it. Koontz is a prolific writer, and even though he's a good genre writer, his stories sometimes take on such ethereal and philosophical tones, they lose their terror. Such as it is in BLACK RIVER. There's nothing overtly frightening, and much of it comes across as laughable. Disgruntled screenwriter Bo Aikens (played rather amatuerishly by Jay Mohr) decides to chuck it all in LA and find himself a nice home somewhere up north. This leads him to a town called Black River. When he walks into the local eatery, he is met by the town's over-effusive mayor (played awfully by Stephen Tobolowsky), who welcomes him to Black River and tells Bo that he will love it there. Of course, Bo is just looking, and it isn't long before he's being tormented by the town's redneck, offends the waitress, meets up with the waitresses' sister who just pops out of nowhere (they were both adopted and never knew they existed). Seems like good things happen to good people and bad things happen to bad people. Video cameras are everywhere. you have no private moments, and Aikens finds out that he can't leave Black River. There's an obvious diabolical connection with two local computer companies and by the time we find out their connection, it's so muddled and confusing, it makes little if any sense. The most believable moments in the film are the very beginning where Aikens loses his beloved pet retriever and tries to find somewhere to bury him. Mohr is convincing in this scene. It's made for t. v. so it's not the least bit gruesome and the only death shown on screen is pretty funny.electrifyingly so!!

The historic Black River Cheese Company is located in picturesque Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. It was started in 1901 by local farmers and is still a small co-operative dedicated to preserving a tradition of making superior cheese. Black River Cheese Company's award-winning cheese continues to gain loyal customers including Natural Health Food stores and specialty sections of supermarkets. We have a fine selection of rennet-free, naturally aged cheddar, mozzarella, colby, brick, fresh curd, flavoured and specialty cheeses. At our factory outlet there are gift cheese boxes and baskets available year round, cheese trays for entertaining and a variety of gifts and souvenirs. Soft and hard ice cream is available in season. We ship cheese across Canada the US. Call us. ext 202 E-mail us Visit us at 913 County Road 13, Milford ON Store hours 9 to 5 daily September to June and 9 to 7 daily Canada Day to Labour Day.

Planning for the fourth annual Black River Farm Autumn Classic Grand Prix and Weekend in the Country is well underway and this year promises something for everyone––riders and spectators alike. This year a new beneficiary, CureSearch™ National Childhood Cancer Foundation has joined the Autumn Classic as a venue to increase public awareness about funding critical research being done in the top centers of pediatric oncology and the resources available to families and patients. The Autumn Classic horse show begins on Wednesday, September 24th and concludes on Sunday, September 28th and offers the public a rare opportunity to witness the athleticism and excitement of show jumping up close, as world-class riders from all over the United States compete for a share of more than $100,000 in prize money. There will be great show jumping and fun-filled events all weekend long, however, Sunday promises an excitement-packed day of great show jumping with all the Classics and one new class and even larger purses than last year. the $5,000 Future Stars Class sponsored by Newsprint Farm, the $5,000 Children/Adult Jumper Classic sponsored by Vanguard Energy Partners, LLC, the $7,500 Junior Amateur Modified Jumper Classic sponsored by New Jersey Life Magazine, concluding with the $50,000 CureSearch™ Grand Prix Classic. An elegant VIP Champagne Luncheon will be offered on Sunday at 1.00 pm.

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Welcome toBlack River Fossils, a site all about collecting fossils, artifacts, and other interesting things. There are thousands of fossil pictures here, being steadily added on an almost weekly basis since 1998. It was started by a wierdo named diTchweEziL who had an addiction to fossil hunting and a penchant for databases and web programming. He posted pictures of his shark teeth and stories about fossil hunting and the site added its second member in November of 2002. Since then, others with the same drive to find fossils have joined and turned this once humble site into a sweet place to spend a few hours at work looking at pictures that won't get you fired. If you like stories of digging up old bones, take a look around. Weused to focus on shark teeth and other fossils in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, but now its so much more thanks to the efforts of other amateur fossil and artifact hunters. It has become an internet fossil journal for many collectors from different places with great details at times about the kinds of fossils that can be found around the US. Just recently, we had our first posts from Europe. I have no doubt that the site will continue to thrive and grow. Thanks so much to everyone who has contributed. You are inspiring people everywhere to dig to new depths! Do you like the design from the recent T-shirt design contest? If you want one you can buy a Black River Fossils T-shirt here.

Black River has been around for nearly 200 years. Back in 1799, French surveyor Pierre Pharoux first explored the region around Watertown, New York, charting boundaries of land claims for French aristocrats hoping to flee Europe before sharing a common fate with Marie Antoinette.

The Black River flows from its headwaters in the western Adirondacks, through the Tug Hill region and into Lake Ontario and provides a recreational corridor used for fishing, canoeing, whitewater rafting, kayaking and scenic viewing along its 114-mile length. The Black River corridor has three distinct character areas. the wild river section from Forestport downstream to Lyons Falls, the 42-mile flatwater section from Lyons Falls to Carthage, and the 30-mile whitewater section from Carthage, through the City of Watertown, to the mouth at Dexter. Each of these areas has its own history, economy and user groups. Collectively, the major assets of the Black River include its unspoiled scenery, its friendly small town atmosphere, its rich history and its diverse character.

An invaluable resource to those researching the earliest of Black River pioneers!! Check it out here.

Won't you consider giving to the Black River Historical Society's Endowment Fund? Our Endowment fund has been established to provide income for the Society that can be used for current expenses or long-term projects. Monies donated to the fund are invested and will continue to provide income to the Society for years to come. If you would like more information please call us at us. or email us at. us .

Welcome to Black River Crossing B&B, a log home bed & breakfast in the heart of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. We welcome adults who are looking for an outdoor adventure or a quiet indoor getaway. We are a pet-free, smoke-free home. Your hosts. Stan & Sue Carr Phone. us. Email. us Website developed by in limbo design.

With the welcome assistance of community members, the Township of Black River-Matheson has created a Strategic Plan. This plan determined the direction of future development in the municipality. All interested stakeholders and citizens were invited to participate in public meetings and focus groups or participate by completing our strategic planning survey. Please address any inquiries to. Township of Black River-Matheson P. O. Box 601 Matheson, Ontario P0K 1N0 Phone. (705) us. Fax. (705) us. Email. us

A New Look For An Old Favorite, Black River Lodge offers a unique vacation experience in the heart of the Western U. P. Big Snow Country. We are located a short drive from your choice of five downhill ski areas. Big Powderhorn Mountain is just a couple minutes down the road. Blackjack and Indianhead Mountain are close by. Whitecap Mountain is 19 miles away and the Porcupine Mountains are less than an hour's drive. Snowmobilers will find access to hundreds of miles of the best snowmobile trails in the country. After a busy day, snuggle under a blanket and take a horse drawn sleigh ride or relax by the fireplace.

Come to the Black River Lodge where the Northern Lights dance, the coyote howl, deer roam and unique Northwoods themed rooms and condos are waiting for your arrival so that you can enjoy the peace and quiet and adventures that the Upper Peninsula of Michigan has to offer.

Sitting on 65 acres of forests and on the Black River, there are many adventures to enjoy near the Lodge. downhill and Nordic skiing, snowmobile trails, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, waterfalls, Lake Superior, fishing, golf, horseback riding, bicycling, hiking, or just sitting, reading a good book and relaxing.

Guests are very special at the Black River Lodge and from the moment of your arrival, the Lodge offers warm hospitality and excellent facilities.

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Friends, After careful consideration, I’ve decided to retire from running the Black River Music and Art Fest in Chester. Putting this event together has been a rewarding experience for me, but at the same time, it is very stressful and time-consuming, and involves months of hard work, all for no financial gain. I’ve decided to focus my energy on other endeavors this year. I want to thank the Historic Chester Business Association, along with everyone who has ever participated, attended, sponsored, or helped out with the event. Your contributions are much appreciated and never taken for granted. The website and this email account will remain…perhaps the event will be revived in the future. Thanks again, Alan

Friends, After careful consideration, I’ve decided to retire from running the Black River Music and Art Fest in Chester. Putting this event together has been a rewarding experience for me, but at the same time, it is very stressful and time-consuming, and involves months of hard work, all for no financial gain. I’ve decided to focus my energy on other endeavors this year. I want to thank the Historic Chester Business Association, along with everyone who has ever participated, attended, sponsored, or helped out with the event. Your contributions are much appreciated and never taken for granted. The website and this email account will remain…perhaps the event will be revived in the future. Thanks again, Alan

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United Country Black River Realty Group, offers a fine selection of Black River Falls real estate including residential property, country homes, historic estates, riverfront property and commercial business for sale in Jackson County and Monroe County in Central Wisconsin. In addition, we offer our services to those looking to purchase rural real estate such as farms, ranches, wooded acreage, recreational property and hunting land.

Welcome to Black River Falls Wisconsin, county seat of Jackson County in Central Wisconsin. Black River Falls is situated along the banks of the scenic Black River offering a huge variety of recreational opportunities. Jackson County is known as the Deer Capital of Wisconsin.

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From boating to fishing, hiking to golf, snowmobiling to cross-country skiing, antique stores to quality gift shops Black River Country has it all. Numerous parks are provided throughout Black River Falls and with approximately 200,000 acres of public lands it also has perfect habitat for deer, ruffed grouse, squirrel, wild turkey, ducks and geese. We look forward to serving you and invite you to view all our Central Wisconsin properties throughout Black River Falls, Jackson County,

Black River Mission was founded in 1985 by Paul and Bonita Varney of Cooperstown, NY. Since the beginning our pieces have stood the test of time, inspired by the old masters from Stickley to Limbert.

Here at Black River Mission, we specialize in building custom furnishings and accents to the taste of each individual client. From picking the finest of woods, to applying the most exacting of details our pieces are treated as works of art.

Black River Mission holds true to the techniques of the old masters by using through-tenon joinery, a period finish, full grain leathers, and hand-hammered copper hardware. Each step of the process begins and ends here in our workshop, and no piece is shipped until it reaches our high-reaching standards.

Please look around at everything we have to offer, from furniture to tiles. If you are curious about anything at all, do not hesitate to speak with any of the artisans here at Black River Mission.

Black River Falls High School has a military photo display case located in the hallway next to the Guidance Office. This display showcases BRF HS graduates who are currently serving in one of the branches of the military.

We are in the process of updating this display. If you have a photo of a family member who graduated from Black River Falls High School and is currently in the military, please submit a photo of them in uniform, along with their name, rank and current duty station. Photos and information can be dropped off at either the main office or the guidance office at the high school during the regular school day.

The Black River Falls High School DECA participated at UW-Stout in competitive events with some qualifying for state competition.

Survey responses provide clear direction The Black River Falls School Board received the final report of a communitywide survey at a board meeting Monday night. Over 500 people participated in the survey including district residents and staff. Community members were asked about various long-term priorities related to the growing student capacity challenges and facility maintenance needs of the district. The results will be used by the board to create a long-term facility strategy. We are grateful to the community for their input on these critical issues, said Paul Blanford, District Administrator. As the new administrator, Ive learned a lot about the history of the district through studying these results. Clearly there is frustration with some decisions that have been made in the past, but that is all water over the dam. Going forward, we have some significant challenges in front of us and the community has provided us with clear direction in a number of areas. Specifically, the community wants us to move away from using portable classrooms, consider closing Third Street Elementary and deal with our elementary school needs first. The community simply wants us to provide the best education possible for all of our students as cost effectively as possible. We understand that these are difficult times for everyone. Now, as school leaders, we must roll-up our sleeves, get creative and get to work. Among the findings,

School Performance Report Notice. The School District of Black River Falls has its School Performance Report available via our website or the Department of Public Instruction's WINNS site.

Discover Historic Downtown Black River Falls. A picturesque downtown nestled along the scenic Black River, offering a variety of unique attractions, parks, gardens, museum and a taste to satisfy everyone's appetite. Experience the charm and relax while shopping at the various unique antique, art specialty shops.

The holiday parade is held the first Saturday of December (December 6th in 2008) along Main Street, downtown Black River Falls. Parade starts at 2.00pm and visit with Santa afterwords at 221 Main Street (Lower Level of Black River Country Bank). Christmas Holiday Open House at downtown businesses and other Holiday festivities throughout the day.

Enjoy an entire day of family fun in celebration of the Karner Blue Butterfly, an endangered species which is indigenous to our area. The Karner Blue Butterfly Festival, featuring a full day and evening of live music, arts crafts booths, tours and much more, is held every third Saturday of July in historic downtown Black River Falls.

A distance of 10 miles. This section of the canal descended 386 feet and required 39 locks. All together, the Black River Canal had 109 locks--still a world record. Between

The Boonville Black River Canal Museum is located on a site formerly occupied by the Titus Powers Iron Works, built circa 1850 near the Main Street Bridge. The site later became the Holdridge and Gilbert Foundry and Machine Shop. This foundry is shown on the 1874 Beers map.

A distance of 10 miles. This section of the canal descended 386 feet and required 39 locks. All together, the Black River Canal had 109 locks--still a world record. Between

The Boonville Black River Canal Museum is located on a site formerly occupied by the Titus Powers Iron Works, built circa 1850 near the Main Street Bridge. The site later became the Holdridge and Gilbert Foundry and Machine Shop. This foundry is shown on the 1874 Beers map.

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Black River PC, LLC, is a locally owned and operated provider of technology and internet related products and services, located in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. providing sales and services to clients in western Wisconsin and throughout the World. Did Santa forget something? We have USB printer cables starting at $4.99 andHP printer/copier paper, 20lb for just $2.99 per ream

Black River Today is blogged by Ralph Pace who lives in Ludlow with his wife of 46 years, Janet, and a dog named Tiberius. He enjoys gardening (but not lawns-there's a big difference), skiing (when he can drag himself to the slopes), and editing his on-line newspaper, the Black River Reporter (www. brreporter. com) and his personal blog ( along with this blog.

All three Ludlow schools shit down Thursday, Feb 5, after a bomb threat was reported in one of the Black River High School restrooms. According to Jim Frail, BR Principal, the message consisted of one word and a time in the main level boys bathroom of the high school. It was reported to school authorities around 10.30 am. all three schools were closed down and students transported to pre-planned sites by 10.45 am.

According to the warning issued by the Union 39 School Board, it will ask the voters of Ludlow and Mt Holly to approve a $500,000 bond for renovations at the Black River Middle/Senior High School (BRHS) at the March 3 Town Meeting election.

The Black River Academy Museum (BRAM) has plans for a very special evening to celebrate Valentines Day on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 6.30 pm at BRAM.

With winter upon us, I find it is time to heartily thank everyone who has supported the efforts of this group by donating time, money, goods and services to the work we do. It is also a time to review the year past and plan ahead for the coming months. Looking ahead, 2009 will be the BRATs 10th anniversary! Its also the year I officially graduate with my long-awaited and hard-earned BA, after a sixteen-year hiatus from school. * Well be continuing our water quality monitoring program, in partnership with the Riverside Middle School, looking at the aquatic insects living in the river that give clues as to the general condition of the water. Well also be installing a new floating dock at Riverside School, to help us gain access to the deeper portions of the river for sampling purposes. * Im excited to announce that there is plenty of activity in store with regards to the native tree nursery that was established last year in Ludlow. This is a partnership between the BRAT, the Ottauquechee Natural Resources Conservation District, the Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission, the State of Vermonts Agency of Natural Resources, and Luzenac of America. Volunteers will definitely be needed to help with lots of tree planting, starting in May! * We are also planning to start looking at the crayfish population in the river this year. There is a newcomer to our waters, commonly known as the Rusty Crayfish (Orconectes rusticus). It is believed that Rusty comes from the Ohio River Valley and is a very ambitious terraformer of his new home. I discovered one just below the Lovejoy Tool dam, at what I fondly call Harolds Place - a nicely-landscaped little riverside park developed and maintained by beloved Springfield resident Harold Grout. Wed like to get a good idea of how far upstream Rusty has gotten, and whether hes moving into any tributaries. * Some of the plans in the works include at least one paddling event, the 10th Annual RiverSweep cleanup, and an interpretive hike to explore the ruins of one of the 19th century mills along the Black River. * Well also be assessing our Japanese knotweed demonstration site, to gain some perspective on the effectiveness of our management techniques from 2007 and 2008. * Further investigation is underway to determine the identity and history of the cannon balls found above Comtu Falls in Springfield during the September cleanup of that area of the Black River. Thats a rough outline of some of the things coming down the proverbial pike for the Black River Action Team in 2009. please give a shout to let me know which projects interest you and to find out how you can help.

The day was clear and the sky was bright, and the volunteers were hip-deep in the Black River! The Comtu Clean Sweep netted a wide array of items salvaged from the riverbed above the plunging Comtu Falls in downtown Springfield on Saturday, September 20th. From 10 till 2pm, metal items and tires were discovered and pulled from their hiding places, to be hauled to shore. Among the items pulled out were lengths of metal handrail, two old truck tires, a car battery, a shopping cart frame, a heavy metal ball, small car tires filled with cement (probably used at one point as anchor-points for posts), and a large metal spindle sitting under 6 or 7 feet of water. Read more

On Saturday, September 6th, the Black River was bustling with the activities of dozens of volunteers searching for and removing trash from the water and the banks. It was the 9th annual RiverSweep, a cleanup event organized by the Black River Action Team to keep the river and feeder streams clean and healthy. Read more

What better way to beat the heat than to jump in a river? Saturday, August 25th temperatures were close to 100 degrees, and the Black River Action Team was getting busy. It wasnt a swim they were after, though it was junk. All morning long, volunteers of all ages signed in and tackled the trash. 32 people in Springfield and 11 in Ludlow. Earlier in the month, a small team of tubers floated down in the Perkinsville area, collecting trash as they went, and two more groups of volunteers are tackling other stretches of the river later in September. Read more

Established in 1957, the Black River State Forest encompasses approximately 68,000 acres of public land in Jackson County.

Directions to the forest Black River State Forest 910 Hwy 54 East Black River, WI 54615 For camping and recreation related questions. (715) us. Jamie Dahl, Ranger For other questions. (715) us. Peter Bakken, Superintendent

The area's geology helps make the Black River State Forest unique among the state forests. The property lies at the edge of the glaciated central plains, east of the "driftless" area of Wisconsin. Hiking to the top of Castle Mound provides views of the former bed of glacial Lake Wisconsin, as well as the unglaciated buttes, sandstone hills and castellated bluffs that dot the vast forest landscape. The Black River State Forest offers many recreational opportunities, including camping, hiking, skiing and ATV riding. But the Department of Natural Resources also manages this property to meet a host of other objectives, including maintenance of wildlife habitat, native biological diversity, soil and water quality, aesthetics and timber production.

The Hudson River-Black River Regulating District Reservoir Advisory The Hudson River-Black River Regulating District is a New York State public benefit corporation that protects public health and safety by regulating the flow of waters in two great neighboring watersheds in the Adirondack Region. the Upper Hudson River and the Black River. Established by the New York State Legislature (Article 15 Title 21 of the Environmental Conservation Law), the Regulating District works year-round to reduce flooding caused by excess runoff and augment river flow when river flows are low.

The following link is to the September 8, 2008 Proposed Rules as approved by the Board of the Hudson River - Black River Regulating District and submitted to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for approval. Proposed Rules September 8, 2008

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Black River Harbor is the only Great Lakes harbor located administered by the USDA Forest Service. The harbor has full array of services for day and transient boaters, including several dock-side picnic tables. The scenic hiking trails through an old growth hemlock and hardwood forest and five waterfalls make this one of our favorite scenic stops around Lake Superior. And as we discovered in 2005, the waterfalls can be as spectacular in the fall as they are in late spring. Black River Harbor and Recreation Area is located 15 miles north of Bessemer, Michigan via County 513 - the Black River Scenic Byway. In 1904, this was a wagon road from Bessemer to Lake Superior. In 1924 Gogebic County began construction of the harbor park, later transferred to the USDA Forest Service. The park includes a store, picnic area, playground, pavillion, campground and a sandy beach. The National Forest Campground has 40 nicely maintained and spaced wooded campsites on a bluff overlooking Lake Superior. While no campsite electric service is available, there is a dump station and fresh water. The bathrooms, while not offering showers, are nicely maintained and have flush toilets, running water, and electric service. Hiking trails lead to the harbor park and to a secluded beach offering lots of picking for rock hounds and a secluded peaceful stroll along the lake for relaxing exercise.

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The Black River is special and irreplaceable. It flows for nearly 200 miles from the Medford area to La Crosse where it joins the Mississippi River. Along the way it provides high-quality recreation, habitat, scenic beauty and economic benefits. The Black River has been included on the list of Wisconsin's Land Legacy Places (places that are critical in meeting Wisconsin's future conservation and recreation needs) because of its unique, pristine condition. Rivers as clean and natural as the Black River are becoming more and more difficult to find. The Friends of the Black River need your help in protecting this important resource.

Rick Kark, extraordinary Wisconsin waterway paddler, will highlight FBRs Friday Feb. 6th, 7.00 PM membership meeting. Kark has been a featured presenter state wide at many watershed, paddling and conservation events. Rick will bring a program about his record 300 Wisconsin paddles. Kark notes as favorite canoe routes our own Halls, Morrison and Robinson Creeks. Also scheduled for the evening is the kayak and sporting goods raffle ticket drawing! Tickets still available, us. ! As always, the public is invited to attend free of charge at the Black River Falls Coop Credit Union at 7.00 PM on Friday, February 6th. For more information, please contact us.

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008Friends of the Black River held its Annual River Cleanup from 8.00 AM until the 12.30 PM with afree volunteer lunch.

Seeking common ground and opportunities to build partnerships, representatives from local conservation organizations and sportsmen's clubs attended a workshop sponsored by the Friends of the Black River. The half-day forum was held at the Black River Falls Middle School, Saturday September 6th and began with Andy Ellingson, President of the Friends of the Black River, outlining the goals of the forum. "Black River Country is blessed with beautiful land and water resources and a wide diversity of local groups organized to help protect those resources. We hope that this forum will help identify common ground and build relations among the groups", noted Ellingson.

The Friends of the Black River is a citizen-led organization dedicated to enhancing the Black River and its watershed.

Hi! Im Tinker and Id like to welcome you to our Black River Farmstead web site. Black River Farmstead is a state certified dairy located in Ivanhoe, NC where my sister and brother-in-law, Anita and Howard Male, live. Ivanhoe is about 45 minutes from Wilmington, near Elizabethtown, Wallace, and White Lake, not too far from the NC coast. Ivanhoe is a very relaxed and friendly community, having get-togethers for local residents at least twice a year. A great environment to raise our prize-winning goats! My husband, Danny, and I live in Durham, NC, which is located about in the middle of the state. Living where we do makes it fairly easy to get to the farmstead and to see other family members on the coast in Wilmington or those in the NC mountains. Now, a little about our products. Black River Farmstead cheese and soap contain our own goats milk and are produced using the same old-fashioned, handmade process that our ancestors used. Our registered Alpine dairy goats are descendants of state and national, prize-winning bloodlines, making them special to us and to others who know goats! Visit Our Goats page if youd like to see just how cute and lovable our special goats are. Black River Farmstead cheese, also called chvre (French word for "goat"), is offered in three flavors--dill and garlic, herbes de provence, and plain. Our spreadable chvre contrasts nicely with our feta, which is intentionally dry and crumbles easily. Our cheeses can be successfully used in appetizers or wraps and with vegetables and main dishes, from country foods to ethnic dishes. Another special product we make is our soap. Each round, 3 ounce bar of Black River Farmstead goats milk soap contains approximately 1.5 ounces of our goats milk. contains only vegetable oils, no animal fats. contains essential oil or fragrance oil (except for unscented bars). and cures at least five weeks. Although soap can be made using water, we use goats milk because of its nourishing and moisturizing qualities. The fat in milk also helps seal in moisture and prevent dryness and cracking. In addition, milk adds vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to your skin and produces soap that is rich, smooth, and healthy. I hope youll click through our various pages and pictures, informing yourself about our cheese and soap. And, we hope to hear from you. In the picture below, from left to right, are Tinker, Anita, and Laurie Wood of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture at the Whole Foods Market Local Summit at the NC State Fairgrounds on May 22, 2008. Click on picture to enlarge.

Hi! Im Tinker and Id like to welcome you to our Black River Farmstead web site. Black River Farmstead is a state certified dairy located in Ivanhoe, NC where my sister and brother-in-law, Anita and Howard Male, live. Ivanhoe is about 45 minutes from Wilmington, near Elizabethtown, Wallace, and White Lake, not too far from the NC coast. Ivanhoe is a very relaxed and friendly community, having get-togethers for local residents at least twice a year. A great environment to raise our prize-winning goats! My husband, Danny, and I live in Durham, NC, which is located about in the middle of the state. Living where we do makes it fairly easy to get to the farmstead and to see other family members on the coast in Wilmington or those in the NC mountains. Now, a little about our products. Black River Farmstead cheese and soap contain our own goats milk and are produced using the same old-fashioned, handmade process that our ancestors used. Our registered Alpine dairy goats are descendants of state and national, prize-winning bloodlines, making them special to us and to others who know goats! Visit Our Goats page if youd like to see just how cute and lovable our special goats are. Black River Farmstead cheese, also called chvre (French word for "goat"), is offered in three flavors--dill and garlic, herbes de provence, and plain. Our spreadable chvre contrasts nicely with our feta, which is intentionally dry and crumbles easily. Our cheeses can be successfully used in appetizers or wraps and with vegetables and main dishes, from country foods to ethnic dishes. Another special product we make is our soap. Each round, 3 ounce bar of Black River Farmstead goats milk soap contains approximately 1.5 ounces of our goats milk. contains only vegetable oils, no animal fats. contains essential oil or fragrance oil (except for unscented bars). and cures at least five weeks. Although soap can be made using water, we use goats milk because of its nourishing and moisturizing qualities. The fat in milk also helps seal in moisture and prevent dryness and cracking. In addition, milk adds vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to your skin and produces soap that is rich, smooth, and healthy. I hope youll click through our various pages and pictures, informing yourself about our cheese and soap. And, we hope to hear from you. In the picture below, from left to right, are Tinker, Anita, and Laurie Wood of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture at the Whole Foods Market Local Summit at the NC State Fairgrounds on May 22, 2008. Click on picture to enlarge.

Discover the beauty of the South Coast with a 1/12 hour boat tour by motor launch up Jamaica's largest navigable river and through what is Jamaica's largest wetland area, the Black River lower morass. Our basic tour takes you six miles up the river and return, during which a running commentary is given by your captain/ tour guide on both the ecology and a little history of the area. Over 100 species of birds have been recorded in the Black River morass and many are seen during your trip. The endangered American Crocodile (c. actus) inhabits the area and sightings are very very frequent.. The wetland vegetation is of special interest with three species of mangrove, Thatch palms, Royal palms and freshwater swamp forest dominating. A not-to-be-forgotten experience.

The Georgian architecture that distinguishes the High Street in the town of Black River is elegantly charming. And a beautifully restored Georgian- style great house The Invercauld Great House sits on extensive grounds of lush tropical gardens overlooking the shoreline of the Caribbean Sea, near the harbour of the old fishing village.

We are extremely happy with the flooring! Very Nice! After researching other flooring companies on the internet, as well as Lowe's and Home Depot, we found that Black River Floors. com was the best. -Timothy F.

I was drawn to the album by the title track, then thought god and suicide was the track, but Black River Killer is the best song on the album. If this were the music industry was healthier, this album would be the album everyone is talking about. View Profile | Leave brubeedoobee a shout

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The true sport of Kings can still be enjoyed along the river banks of the Black River Basin. We hunt from over 50 stands down in our exclusive river bottom swamp. Our plantation is managed to maximize our deer, turkey, wild boar, and waterfowl numbers. We take the management very serious to ensure our hunters success...read more.

Black River Plantation offers a limited number of 2-person memberships per year. The Black River Plantation membership allows you to come to the plantation year round and enjoy all of the different types of hunt packages offered at Black River Plantation

The Days Inn of Black River Falls is located in the scenic area of Black River Falls, Wisconsin, just one block south of Interstate 94 on Highway 54. The Black River Falls area and surrounding Jackson County offer unsurpassed beauty and an abundance of recreational activities.

The natural scenic beauty of the Jackson County Forest and Black River Falls State Forest accounts for 185,000 acres. Hundreds of miles of recreational trails provide for the silent sports such as biking, hiking and backpacking as well as motorized sports like Snowmobiling, and All Terrain Vehicles (ATV).

The Days Inn - Black River Falls hotel offers spacious queen and king guest rooms available for both smoking and non-smoking guests. After a hard day of recreation, why not relax in our indoor pool or hot tub. If your special occasion calls for a whirlpool suite, we’ve got you covered. In the morning, take advantage of our FREE continental breakfast. Our hotel received the Days Inn 5 Sunburst award, as well as the Chairman’s Award, so you’re sure to have a top-quality stay!

Hi! Im Tinker and Id like to welcome you to our Black River Farmstead web site. Black River Farmstead is a state certified dairy located in Ivanhoe, NC where my sister and brother-in-law, Anita and Howard Male, live. Ivanhoe is about 45 minutes from Wilmington, near Elizabethtown, Wallace, and White Lake, not too far from the NC coast. Ivanhoe is a very relaxed and friendly community, having get-togethers for local residents at least twice a year. A great environment to raise our prize-winning goats! My husband, Danny, and I live in Durham, NC, which is located about in the middle of the state. Living where we do makes it fairly easy to get to the farmstead and to see other family members on the coast in Wilmington or those in the NC mountains. Now, a little about our products. Black River Farmstead cheese and soap contain our own goats milk and are produced using the same old-fashioned, handmade process that our ancestors used. Our registered Alpine dairy goats are descendants of state and national, prize-winning bloodlines, making them special to us and to others who know goats! Visit Our Goats page if youd like to see just how cute and lovable our special goats are. Black River Farmstead cheese, also called chvre (French word for "goat"), is offered in three flavors--dill and garlic, herbes de provence, and plain. Our spreadable chvre contrasts nicely with our feta, which is intentionally dry and crumbles easily. Our cheeses can be successfully used in appetizers or wraps and with vegetables and main dishes, from country foods to ethnic dishes. Another special product we make is our soap. Each round, 3 ounce bar of Black River Farmstead goats milk soap contains approximately 1.5 ounces of our goats milk. contains only vegetable oils, no animal fats. contains essential oil or fragrance oil (except for unscented bars). and cures at least five weeks. Although soap can be made using water, we use goats milk because of its nourishing and moisturizing qualities. The fat in milk also helps seal in moisture and prevent dryness and cracking. In addition, milk adds vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to your skin and produces soap that is rich, smooth, and healthy. I hope youll click through our various pages and pictures, informing yourself about our cheese and soap. And, we hope to hear from you. In the picture below, from left to right, are Tinker, Anita, and Laurie Wood of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture at the Whole Foods Market Local Summit at the NC State Fairgrounds on May 22, 2008. Click on picture to enlarge.

The Days Inn of Black River Falls is located in the scenic area of Black River Falls, Wisconsin, just one block south of Interstate 94 on Highway 54. The Black River Falls area and surrounding Jackson County offer unsurpassed beauty and an abundance of recreational activities.

The natural scenic beauty of the Jackson County Forest and Black River Falls State Forest accounts for 185,000 acres. Hundreds of miles of recreational trails provide for the silent sports such as biking, hiking and backpacking as well as motorized sports like Snowmobiling, and All Terrain Vehicles (ATV).

The Days Inn - Black River Falls hotel offers spacious queen and king guest rooms available for both smoking and non-smoking guests. After a hard day of recreation, why not relax in our indoor pool or hot tub. If your special occasion calls for a whirlpool suite, we’ve got you covered. In the morning, take advantage of our FREE continental breakfast. Our hotel received the Days Inn 5 Sunburst award, as well as the Chairman’s Award, so you’re sure to have a top-quality stay!

Black River is a new formation made by people from different music worlds and in Black River they have alloved everything what in their first groups was not possible. They have made really explosive mixture which gives energy injection. Black River is a return to roots, homage for tradition and analogous tone. Here is no place for cheap trash and plastic. Garage, filth and true vibration. And this is exactly what you will hear on their first record - Black River since 19th May in Mystic Production.

Length. 11.0 miles / 17.7 km Time to Allow. 30 minutes Black River Harbor, one of only two harbors within the National Forest System, is a popular recreation area throughout the year. The harbor is approximately 15 miles north of Bessemer, Michigan, at the mouth of the Black River. The Black River flows through areas of large pine, hemlock, and hardwood trees and has a series of scenic waterfalls as it drops to meet Lake Superior. On September 19, 1992, Highway 513, which follows this section of the Black River, was officially dedicated as a National Forest Scenic Byway in recognition of its exceptional beauty and recreational opportunities.

From the weathered wooden docks at the Black River Harbor, the pines and hemlocks on the far shore ripple in the green waters of Lake Superior.. [Read more]

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How to Prepare for Your Visit Black River is open year-round during daylight hours. A Class I river, it is accessible by canoe or kayak only. The preserve is dense shrub swamp with no trails. the best view is from the water. Directions There are two rough places to launch canoes and kayaks into the Black River Refuge, both at bridges that cross the river on 110th Avenue Southwest and 123rd Avenue Southwest. To reach them (from Olympia).

The Black River is an easy paddle through a landscape largely undisturbed by humans. With a lowland lake as its main source, this river shows a dramatically different face from others in the state, most of which are fed by melting snow. The Black River meanders through a vast, largely impenetrable swamp before becoming a free-flowing river, ultimately merging gently with the Chehalis River southwest of Olympia. The land on either side of its banks boasts one of the most extensive riparian environments in Western Washington.

In 1980, United States Fish and Wildlife Service identified the Black River as one of the most important fish and wildlife habitats in the state. It supports healthy runs of chum, chinook and coho salmon, as well as steelhead and cutthroat trout. The river is flanked by robust riparian vegetation, creating crucial habitat for an impressive variety of wildlife, including neotropical birds.

The Conservancy has assisted the US Fish and Wildlife Service with the protection of several parcels within the Black River unit of the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge. This includes the Black Lake Preserve, which the Conservancy transferred to the Refuge. The Conservancy has also purchased key properties in the central stretch of the Black River. These parcels, combined with property owned by Thurston County Parks and Recreation, form a nearly two-mile corridor of protected river. Nature picture credits Photos (left to right). Keith Lazelle (Black River south end outlet). Art Wolfe (red-legged frog).

The Black River Academy Museum was founded in 1835. In 1888 the present Richardsonian style building was built and from the Academy, Calvin Coolidge, future President of the United States, graduated in 1890. The Academy served as Ludlows high school until 1938. Today it serves an equally important roll preserving the academic history of the Black River Valley as well as the heritage and traditions of the people who reside here, past, present, and future. The Academy Museum is also home to the Academys Fiber Arts School, offering classes such as weaving, spinning, felting, and knitting.

If you join ARRL or renew your membership, be sure to specify that you are a member of the Black River Valley ARC. The club receives a $15 commission on new ARRL memberships and $2 for renewals. Use the form at www. arrl. org/FandES/field/club/forms/clubapp. pdf. Send the form and make your payment directly to the Black River Valley Amateur Radio Club.

Get away from it all. Regardless of the season there is something to please everyone in the Cook Forest area. Hiking, canoeing, horseback riding, fishing, swimming, bicycling, hunting, golf, ice skating, cross country skiing, snowmobiling and sledding are just some of the area activities. At the end of the day, retire to spacious accommodations and a beautiful river view at the Black River Stop and Black River View cabins. Our cabins are rustic yet have all the amenities, including a television, VCR, telephone, washer dryer, propane gas grill and central air conditioning ( Black River View only).

It was a pleasure to stay at the Black River View. Weve rented various cabins at Cook Forest over the years and yours is by far the nicest. We look forward to our next visit. S. H. Family

We had a great time at Cook Forest. Black River Stop was wonderful and we d like to reserve it.for the same weekend next year. A. W.

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Black River Mallard Resort, Inc. is an established, professional duck and pheasant hunting guide service with over 20 years experience

Black Beauty. A bountiful river is the focus of an intense protection effort Thursday, June 27, 2002 By GREG JOHNSTONSEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER REPORTER TUMWATER -- Strange creatures slither through the deep swamps and bogs of the lazy Black River, and unusual birds flit about willow thickets so dense they could trap an alligator.

John Takekawa with the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge, and Jeff Compton with The Nature Conservancy float down the Black River near Olympia. Joshua Trujillo / Seattle Post-IntelligencerClick for larger photo

If alligators lived anywhere near this part of the country, it probably would be in the bayoulike Black River, which is one of the largest undisturbed freshwater wetlands in the Puget Sound region. There are no gators, of course, but here in thousands of acres of junglelike waterways live several rare species. the protected Oregon spotted frog and the red-legged frog, the Olympic mud minnow (peculiar to the Chehalis River basin) and two plants, the bristly sedge and small-flowered trillium. The river's diverse habitats, including prairie oak woodlands, sphagnum bogs, shrub thickets, alder bottoms and wetland conifer forests, are home to otter, mink, beavers, bear, cutthroat and steelhead trout, chinook and coho salmon and 50 bird species at various times. One of the few prairie streams in Western Washington, the river is fed by springs and Black Lake near Tumwater, and slowly gurgles and meanders about 20 miles south to the Chehalis. Because of the scope of its intact wetlands and unusual habitats, the Black River has become the focus of intense efforts to protect it by various federal, state and county entities, as well as conservation groups. Rampant in spring with sweetly singing bird life, the Black River also is an excellent place to launch a canoe and paddle into an otherwise almost impenetrable wetlands wilderness. "It's marvelous. very high-quality birding," says Fayette Krause, Washington lands steward of The Nature Conservancy, which owns several parcels along the river and has been instrumental in efforts to protect it. "It's an expansive area that people cannot penetrate (by land) and hosts a complex of migratory songbirds."

A lily bloom rises on the surface of the slow-moving river. Springs feed into Black River near Tumwater before it meanders about 20 miles south to Chehalis.

Recently the conservancy invited a reporter and photographer to join a paddle into the Black River Refuge as a way to publicize its efforts to protect that area and other important wildlife habitats in Washington -- about 400,000 acres all told. Funded by foundations, corporate grants, private donations and membership, the non-profit group works to purchase critical habitat, typically acquiring these lands and turning them over to various governmental agencies for management as refuges, preserves, parks or natural areas. Although recreation is not the conservancy's mission per se, the lands it has preserved over the years have provided immense benefits for recreation all over the state. The Black River is a classic example. Identified in 1980 by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service as one of the 20 most important fish and wildlife habitats in the state, the conservancy initiated the effort to create the reserve. In 1996, Congress approved the creation of a 3,610-acre wildlife refuge around the northern part of the river, allocating $2.5 million for purchase of land from willing sellers. The Fish and Wildlife Service has since acquired about 1,000 acres for the refuge, and negotiations for additional purchases continue. Officially called the Black River unit of the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge (which is about 20 miles to the north), most refer to it simply as the Black River Refuge. Additional protected areas along the river include several parcels owned by the Nature Conservancy, Thurston County's 1,020-acre Glacial Heritage Preserve and the state's 109-acre Black River Habitat Area. It's an unusual river for Western Washington, slow and dark -- hence the name -- and shrouded in dense green vegetation of lilies, mint, sedges, willows and alder. A flatland, spring-fed stream with barely any current, the Black weaves and wanders with more curves than a swimming snake -- and in fact we did see a garter snake winding across the river.

JoAnne Heron, left, and Fayette Krause, right, paddle a canoe along the Black River, while Lorna Johnston scans the skies for birds. The river has barely any current and is shrouded in dense green vegetation of lilies, mint, sedges, willows and alder. Krause is Washington lands steward of The Nature Conservancy, which owns several parcels along the river and has been instrumental in efforts to protect it.

We paddled upstream into this primitive-feeling place and were immediately delayed by numerous sightings and songs of birds. Straightaway we heard the call of a red-eyed vireo, an uncommon species on this side of the Cascade Range. The lovely cedar waxwing was everywhere. Kingfishers courted among the willows -- at one point we saw four of the curiously crested birds on a branch together. We saw not only the wing-loping blue heron, but also the smaller and less common green heron and an American bittern. We saw a mourning dove. "This is such a unique place because it still is contiguous and it is this amazing mosaic of different kinds of wetlands," said Jean Takekawa, manager of the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge complex and thus Black River Refuge, who also joined the paddle. "There are seasonal, shallow flooded wetlands, permanent wetlands, forest wetlands and even just a bit of remnant oak woodland scattered in there. There are peat bogs. It's amazing." In all we saw or heard 40 bird species, including red-tailed hawks, yellow-throated warblers, warbling vireos, solitary vireos, song sparrows, goldfinches, pine siskins, cliff swallows, tree swallows, marsh wrens, Bewick's wrens, spotted towhees, wood ducks, hooded mergansers and Canada geese.

Cedar waxwings are easily spotted along the Black River, home to a large variety of birds, including red-eyed vireos, kingfishers, herons and American bitterns.

As we paddled upstream deep into the refuge the river narrowed into intimate channels choked with logs and crowded by vegetation and we came upon a series of beaver dams and lodges. Damselflies buzzed through the air -- not a single mosquito though -- and salmon fry darted along the edges of the stream. "One of the neat things that's so nice is that this is a perfect paddle for beginners or families," said Takekawa, noting the lack of flow and flat water. "Wind could be a problem and normal caution should be used. But it's a great place to come and learn more about native plant and animal communities." The southern part of the Black River outside the refuge is more open, but it remains an easy, carefree river full of birds and other wildlife and a worthwhile paddle. Upstream launch sites are rough and facilities minimal. Visitors should pack out everything. Camping is not allowed in the refuge. The Black is open for fishing June 1 to Oct. 31 and known as a decent river for sea-run and resident cutthroat. "Selective gear" rules allow only a single barbless hook and no bait. The limit is two trout 14 inches or longer. The Fish and Wildlife Service is working with various groups to restore native trees and shrubs in the refuge, where many invasive introduced plants thrive. Long-term plans, which are contingent on additional funding, include improved launch sites and related facilities, interpretive trails and perhaps an environmental learning center. The entire Black River effort is the kind of public/private/ government process that is The Nature Conservancy's specialty. The group, which has 37,000 members in Washington, has protected 11 properties along the Black River, four that have been transferred to the Fish and Wildlife Service, three more in the refuge that likely will be transferred and four outside the refuge. "None of the things we love and cherish in the outdoors would be there without habitat," says conservancy spokeswoman Leslie Brown. "We're really focused on habitat. We're mindful of the fact that what we do adds to the quality of people's lives and are thrilled about that. But recreation is sort of secondary and not what drives our work." It is a most fortunate connection nonetheless. Statewide the group owns 44 preserves and has helped protect more than 100 other places. Some of these are among the state's most glorious spots for enjoying the outdoors. They include Yellow Island in the San Juans, Chuckanut Island in Chuckanut Bay, and parts of Dungeness Spit and Willapa national wildlife refuges, Noisy Creek Wilderness, Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, Moses Coulee in Central Washington, Foulweather Bluff on the Kitsap Peninsula, the Skagit River and the Yakima Canyon. All great places to paddle or hike or watch birds or look for strange slithering creatures.

There are two rough places to launch canoes or kayaks into the Black River Refuge, both at bridges that cross the river, at 110th Avenue Southwest and 123rd Avenue Southwest. To reach them, head south on Interstate 5 past Tumwater, taking the Littlerock Exit (95). Head west a short distance to the first stop sign in Littlerock and take a right on Littlerock Road Southwest. Follow that north, taking lefts at 123rd or 110th. The southern part of the river outside the refuge can be accessed south of Littlerock at bridges on state Route 121, Moon Road and state Route 12.

Black River Canoe and Kayaking Trips rents canoes and equipment and will deliver them to various spots along the river. Call us.

For more about The Nature Conservancy and its efforts to protect the Black River wetlands and other important habitats in Washington, see www. nature. org/washington or call us.

There are two rough places to launch canoes or kayaks into the Black River Refuge, both at bridges that cross the river, at 110th Avenue Southwest and 123rd Avenue Southwest. To reach them, head south on Interstate 5 past Tumwater, taking the Littlerock Exit (95). Head west a short distance to the first stop sign in Littlerock and take a right on Littlerock Road Southwest. Follow that north, taking lefts at 123rd or 110th. The southern part of the river outside the refuge can be accessed south of Littlerock at bridges on state Route 121, Moon Road and state Route 12.

Black River Canoe and Kayaking Trips rents canoes and equipment and will deliver them to various spots along the river. Call us.

For more about The Nature Conservancy and its efforts to protect the Black River wetlands and other important habitats in Washington, see www. nature. org/washington or call us.