Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Whitewater

The Whitewater River is a tributary of the Mississippi River. It was named the Whitewater by the Dakota Indians because in the spring when the river was high it would erode the light-colored clay deposits along the banks turning the color of the water white. This portion of the river is a part of Whitewater State Park.

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6 comments:

  1. KaHollyFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    You post such beautiful pictures of your little corner of the world. I really must get out that way and do some exploring. I love learning how places and things got their names. ~karen

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  2. Honey at 2805February 22, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    A beautiful picture and nice to know a little history behind it. Thanks!

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  3. Míriam LuizaFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Gostei dessa foto! A areia parece ser bem branquinha!

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  4. Verna LugaFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    it's so nice a photo.. but seems like so lonely....
    Watery Wed here

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  5. GengenFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Looks pretty shot...Happy WW!

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  6. RosselFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    awesome! perfect subject to paint and for postcards too.

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