Blackstone River - U.S. National Park Service
2021年7月17日 · The Blackstone River is now home to more than twenty species of fish and aquatic mammals like beavers and river otters. Snapping turtles and a variety of birds have also returned. Once America’s hardest working river, today the Blackstone is a place of recreation, reflection, and renewal.
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park (U.S. National Park ...
The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked and where they lived. Learn how this revolution transformed the landscape of the Blackstone Valley and the United States.
Nature - Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park (U.S ...
2023年12月19日 · The Blackstone River, its tributaries, banks, and floodplains provide a rich habitat for diverse flora, fish, and wildlife. Native Americans were the first to recognize the river's value, establishing semi-permanent settlements and benefiting from its …
Basic Information - Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park …
The Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park was established on December 19, 2014; the 402nd unit of the National Park Service. Working with local communities, government agencies, and other stakeholders, the boundary of the park was finalized on July 27, 2021.
Geography - Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park (U.S ...
2021年7月25日 · Photograph from Lookout Rock of the Blackstone River, Uxbridge, Massachusetts The Blackstone River is about 15,000 years old. A massive glacier once covered New England carving a deep, U-shaped valley as it moved south like a giant snowplow.
Top 10 Tips for Visiting Blackstone River Valley NHP - U.S. National ...
2024年1月6日 · Walk along the historic Blackstone Canal Towpath, ride a bike down the Blackstone River Bikeway, or visit the Captain Wilbur Kelly House Transportation Museum. Walk across the river to visit the mill village of Ashton.
Paddling the Blackstone - U.S. National Park Service
There are numerous locations to begin a beautiful paddle down the Blackstone River or the Blackstone Canal. Visit our Outdoor Activity webpage for more information on where to paddle the Blackstone by clicking here. The Blackstone River is a great spot to paddle the canal and river.
Massachusetts and Rhode Island: Blackstone River Valley National …
2017年8月7日 · In the area from Providence, Rhode Island to Worcester, Massachusetts, Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor tells the story of industrialization in America and the transformation of a river from a source of food to a floating highway.
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John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
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