A Peaceful Afternoon at Roaring Spring Dam Park: Ducks, Photography & Small-Town Charm
September 2024 // Roaring Spring, Blair County, Pennsylvania
Camera:
Sony α6000
Locations:
Roaring Spring
Spring Dam Park
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My mother takes me to Roaring Spring Dam Park for one reason and one reason only - to see the ducks. It’s become our little ritual every time I visit her. We hop in the car, take the short drive out to Roaring Spring, and settle onto a bench where we can chat (with each other and the ducks, of course).
This visit felt a little different - my partner was joining us for the first time. It was nice to share this small but familiar tradition with them, letting them see firsthand the simple joy of an afternoon by the water.
Nestled in Blair County, Pennsylvania, Roaring Spring Dam Park is a quiet spot best known for its spring-fed pond, local wildlife, and connection to the town’s deep-rooted history in the paper industry. The park sits near Roaring Spring Blank Book Company, a longstanding landmark that has been producing ledgers, journals, and notebooks since the 1800s. The dam itself is fed by Roaring Spring, a natural spring that once played a crucial role in powering mills and providing fresh water to the town.
Our visit was uneventful in the best way possible - just what I needed that afternoon. The water reflected the soft movement of passing clouds, and the ducks paddled along as if they had no agenda but to enjoy the day. I took my camera out, snapping a few shots of the calm pond, the slow-moving ducks, and the historic Blank Book Company building next door.
Sometimes, the best visits aren’t about doing anything particularly exciting - they’re about slowing down, soaking in the quiet, and appreciating the little rituals that make a place feel like home.
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