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Covered Bridges in Spring by Tara Reed for Riley Blake Designs
After cold and overcast winter there is nothing like taking a ride in the countryside when the sun is shining and flowers and trees are in bloom! I've always loved covered bridges but after a weekend adventure with my husband, I learned some interesting facts that made me love them even more. Most of America's covered bridges were built between 1825 and 1875. The bridges weren't covered to protect travelers but to protect the bridge's wood from snow and rain, preventing decay and rot. Covered bridges are icons of days gone by and pioneer life. They were often at the heart of the community, giving shelter for concerts, picnics and political rallies. They were also a place for people to post notices and messages that could be protected from the rain and seen as people traveled in the area.
