Havemeyer Falls on Havemeyer Brook,
Mianus River Gorge Preserve, Bedford, New York
© 2014 J. G. Coleman
In 1955, its protection became the goal of the very first land project undertaken by The Nature Conservancy. By 1968, it was the first location in the United States to be federally-recognized as a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service. It is home to towering hemlocks so ancient that they were already a century old when the American Revolution came to a close. But if all of these facts about the Mianus River Gorge Preserve are surprising, perhaps the most unbelievable part is that this 760-acre nature preserve is sprawled out across a handful of suburban towns just 30 miles from the streets of New York City!
My latest work from this unique preserve showcases some of the superb scenery which is characteristic of the wildlands of the American Northeast. In my piece, “Havemeyer Fallscape” (at top), the pristine waters of Havemeyer Brook leap eagerly over a forest-crowded ledge, dodging downed trees and boulders en route to a confluence with the Mianus River.
Mianus River Gorge Preserve, Bedford, New York
© 2014 J. G. Coleman
Among my newer works from this preserve is also “Winding Like the River” (above), which portrays one of the time-worn hiking trails that weaves through the shadowy woodlands just uphill of the Mianus River Gorge. As I walked upon this particular stretch of trail, I realized that slipped through the forest in broad, serpentine bends with much the same grace as the Mianus River itself weaved its own course at the bottom of the gorge nearby.
Want to See More?
- Interested in buying a fine art print of the pieces seen here? Visit the landing page for Havemeyer Fallscape or Winding Like the River to see larger versions and explore print options.
- Check out all of my work from the Mianus River Gorge Preserve, including more work pieces featuring Havemeyer Brook and the Mianus River.
