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Bluestone National Scenic River
Animals
 
Eastern Cottontail Rabbit

Eastern Cottentail Rabbit

Wildlife is abundant in Bluestone National Scenic River. Deer, turkey, ruffed grouse, bobcat, raccoons and beaver are found here. The area also supports a wide array of birds. Great Blue Heron, Kingfishers, and even an occasional Bald Eagle have been seen scouting the river for food. There are several species of fish in the Bluestone, including Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill and Catfish.  
Bluestone Dam  

Did You Know?
Just north of confluence of the Bluestone River and the New River, the Bluestone Dam was constructed in 1949, by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Last Updated: December 08, 2006 at 15:59 EST