'Farewell to The Tree, Part Two' Black River Rocky River is one of

Rocky River is one of northeast Ohio's defining natural features

When high winds kick up a freezing Lake Erie

and allowed a mirror-like reflection

This may not be the most pleasant time of year to venture outside

'Farewell to The Tree, Part Two' Black River Rocky River is one ofReceived a sad bit of news yesterday. Most west siders are probably familiar with the stately cottonwood smack dab on the beach at Huntington Reservation, Bay Village facing east. Seems that old friend has kicked the bucket. It withstood a lightning strike earlier this year, and after further inspection, was discovered to have significant trunk damage. It's been leaning toward the beach for years & Cleveland Metroparks opted to remove it. Couldn't