Comments on: 25 Covered Bridges of Vermont

By: Bram Reusen

Bram Reusen — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 19:02:57 +0000

In reply to Dennis M. Driscoll. Yes, both are titled right and are found in Lyndon. However, the Sanborn Bridge is also known as the Centre Bridge. Addresses (according to Google): Schoolhouse Bridge 6169 Memorial Dr and Sanborn Bridge 661-685 Main St. Their location is also easily found on Google Maps.

By: Dennis M. Driscoll

Dennis M. Driscoll — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 18:37:25 +0000

My wife and I spent a year in the early nineties when I taught the Fall Semester at Lyndon State College (or was it Lyndonville?) We don’t recognize either of the bridges you show; did you title these right? Please give specific locations of both bridges. Thanks!

By: Bram Reusen

Bram Reusen — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 12:57:19 +0000

In reply to Robert Arens. Several of the covered bridges in Vermont have been relocated and sometimes don't even have a road going through them! There are also many private ones, with a dead-ending at private property. I'm sorry, but I couldn't name a specific bridge. There are so many and I tend to get them mixed up :-)

By: Robert Arens

Robert Arens — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 00:16:57 +0000

In reply to Richard Capen Jr. Which one of the Vermont covered bridges has no road on the other end, only a place to turn around?

By: Richard Capen Jr

Richard Capen Jr — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 03:08:40 +0000

After Tropical Storm Irene in late 2011 I went on the same VT covered bridge trips as you have undertaken in 2015. you will find each bridge has it’s own unique story which sets it apart from the rest. Have a great time and enjoy the ride it will be one you will not forget

By: Richard Capen Jr

Richard Capen Jr — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 01:27:51 +0000

Bram your Vermont covered bridge visits is an adventure I myself did just after tropical storm Irene in August of 2011. I would plan my trips so to get the most covered bridges in a single day. I live in New York close to the Vermont border and some round trips would last 16 hours . I recommend these thre resourses for your travel guide for finding these treasures. The first is the book New England’s covered bridges by Benjamin D. Evans and June R. Evans this to me is the holy bible for information and directions of these covered bridges. The second is the Jimapco Vermont road atlas which was very helpful and the third is the DeLORME atlas and Gazetteer for Vermont. At this point from August of 2011 to almost all of 2012 I have photographed and documented at least 107 Vermont covered bridges . I have 9 photo albums each containing at least 300 pictures each of these Vermont covered bridges. I also have traveled New Hampshire , Maine , and Mass and have recorded a few covered bridges in those states but those trips were done on vacations. You will find each covered bridge has it’s own story which make them turly unique. When I photograph each covered bridge I have a mental list I follow. I always photograph the portals entrance and exit , then some interior truss shots but most of all the all important side shot which to me is a must. the other secret is the 4 seasons of Vermont , mother nature presents a gorgeous picture whether spring , summer, winter, or fall and even though you have seen a covered bridge always go back especially Autumn. In Stowe Vermont there is the Gold Brook or Emily’s covered bridge which they say is haunted . In the 1800’s a young girl named Emily hung herself either inside or under the bridge. The story goes her parents were strict about her meeting boys so one day she met one she liked and they decided to meet at the bridge at night . I guess he was late and she felt jilted and as the story goes hung herself. I can tell you when I visited this bridge the summer of 2012 I went down the stream bank for a side shot and heard noises unlike a running stream . They were moans and groans so climbed up to the bridge deck where my friend was and asked her if she heard any noises and she replied to me moans and groans. I want to wish you the best on your Vermont covered bridges hope you have as mush fun as I did . Check out this website http://www.capturemyvermont.com click take a tour then scroll to the bottom look to the right you will see a search click that type my name Richard Capen Jr and you can view my 138 picture posts some of which are Vermont covered bridges. Wishing you the very best Richard