#16 Salmond Covered Bridge (Weathersfield, Windsor County) 9:35am
We started the day at a cute bridge in Weathersfield. The Salmond is located by a little park. At one time it was used as a storage shed. We think it is much better in use!
It featured an auction notice from the Salmond family.
This one had an unstable floor,
but not as unsteady as this shaky bridge next door.
This bridge was unsafe.
So, of course Ellen had to step on it...
Weathersfield is fond of its Tobacco free parks!
#17 Titcomb Covered Bridge (Perkinsville, Windsor County) 9:53am
Our second bridge of the day was privately owned, so we parked on the road and walked across their field.
We decided against walking on the bridge, but that didn't stop us from getting some cute shots.
Even though it is really nice out this week, it is not nice enough to wear flip flops!
We had wet feet after this walk.
They have their bridge decorated with old farm equipment. My grandpy would like this!
Love it!
This one was really cute and it confirms that one day I wouldn't mind a covered bridge at the farm.
#18 Downers Covered Bridge (Weathersfield, Windsor County) 10:15am
Confession: I fell in love with this next bridge. I have a crush.
I am not sure exactly what makes it so great, but Ellen was on the right track when she said, " location, location, location". With no houses or people or businesses in sight, this bridge was standing alone with nature.
It is also a newer bridge which smells like wood and sawdust.
It was pretty as a postcard.
I really love this one. Perfect.
Is that an Ellen I spy?
Oh, Downers! I will miss you.
#19 Chiselville Covered Bridge (Arlington, Bennington County) 11:34am
This next bridge is up really high.
After examining the support beam for this bridge, we were upset to figure out that this bridge is fake.
The floor of this bridge is a regular bridge....it is not wooden. Paved road= fail.
On one side of the bridge there is an older looking sign....
on the other side is new.
I think one of these signs would look great in my living room...or the woodshed.
Fake.
#20 West Arlington Covered Bridge (Arlington, Bennington County) 11:52am
This next bridge is the saddest covered bridge we have seen. It looks fine from a distance, but then...
Sad wreath. I wonder if this is the wreath's first or second April.
This bridge is behind a chain link fence.
There is also wire at the top.
No standing, sitting, or jumping?
After walking through the bridge, we found another brown wreath!
#21 Kreffer's Covered Bridge (Sandgate, Bennington County) 12:05pm
Vermont is littered with private bridges. This is another driveway bridge. Due to the security system on this one, we kept a safe distance!
There is a sign at the far end of the bridge warning those that may want to cross!
After the Kreffer's we decided to head to Bennington, but the GPS had a different plan.
The GPS took on us on a little detour, to the Husdon River Valley in New York!
#22 Paper Mill Covered Bridge (Bennington, Bennington County) 12:53pm
The next three Bennington bridges are triplets! There are only minor differences. Thank goodness Bennington labels their bridges! We had a few Rowell moments where we thought that we were back to the Paper Mill to find out that we were at a new bridge.
This divet is perfect for staying safe from cars.
It is hard to capture on camera, but there is a waterfall on one side of the Paper Mill.
#23 Silk Road Covered Bridge (Bennington, Bennington County) 1:03pm
We stumbled upon the Silk Road, but at this point we were so hungry, we did this one with speed!
This bridge is ready for handing out paraphernalia.
What should we leave in the box?
From the Silk Road Covered Bridge, we could see the Battle of Bennington Monument. We decided to go there after a quick lunch.
The Battle of Bennington took place in 1777 in Walloomsac, NY.
There is a beautiful view
AND
A COVERED BRIDGE MOOSE!
Benny the Moose is fragile!
Covered Bridge pose with Benny!
After the monument, we headed to the Covered Bridge Museum!!!!!
It has a moose with a COVERED BRIDGE SADDLE!
and a stained glass lilac moose!
And it was closed!! We will have to come back later in the year when the "Summer Hours" kick in.
#24 Henry Covered Bridge (Bennington, Bennington County) 2:32pm
We finished out Bennington with the last bridge with the same look as the Paper Mill. A woman asked us for directions here, but sadly, we are definitely not experts on Vermont yet!
Be careful bike riding through this one!
Uneven decks!
#25 Baltimore Covered Bridge (Springfield, Windsor County) 4:21pm
The GPS had a hard time finding this one too. Turns out Springfield likes to take old things they don't used anymore and drop them on the side of the road. Here are two featured attractions: the Eureka Schoolhouse and Baltimore Covered Bridge.
Eureka Schoolhouse
It says "Information", but Ellen couldn't get in.
They put the Baltimore over dry land.
It isn't the first place this bridge stood, but at least it is not a storage shed!
Ellen is holding up the bridge!
