Showing posts with label Bridges. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bridges. Show all posts
Happy Tuesday friends! I hope that you are having a wonderful week!
Today I am so excited to share with y'all a bit more about Erb's Covered Bridge that I mentioned from our trip to Pennsylvania in December! You may remember that I mentioned that we spent so much of our time in Lancaster County driving around, exploring the beautiful countryside, and seeing some of the incredible historical places in the area.
Today I am so excited to share with y'all a bit more about Erb's Covered Bridge that I mentioned from our trip to Pennsylvania in December! You may remember that I mentioned that we spent so much of our time in Lancaster County driving around, exploring the beautiful countryside, and seeing some of the incredible historical places in the area.
One of the beautiful places we drove to was the Erb's covered Bridge which goes across Hammer Creek in Lancaster County. The history of the bridge was so fascinating to learn!
The bridge was built in 1849 and then in rebuilt in 1887. The bridge was built on the Erb Family land and the respected family has a rich history within Lancaster County that continues to this day.
This bridge is a beautiful place to visit and I can't recommend checking it out- such a small but beautiful piece of history located right in Pennsylvania!
Thank you so much for reading today friends! Please let me know if you have any questions about the Erb's Covered Bridge or Lancaster County in Pennsylvania! I am happy to answer and can't wait to hear about your own adventures! Have a wonderful day!
Prince Edward Island // Canada: Practical Information for Getting On and Off the Island and the Confederation Bridge
October 12, 2021
Happy Tuesday friends! I am excited to spend the next couple of weeks sharing with y'all some recap posts from the girls trip that I took four years ago through New England, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia (along with some new posts from this time that I never shared also!)! I hope that it encourages you to consider taking a road trip (in part or in whole depending on your circumstances) this fall to these beautiful places in the world.
Today I am so excited to continue to share more about my recent trip through New England, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia! And today I am very excited to start sharing about our time in Prince Edward Island!
I created this map to use for these posts on Prince Edward Island above and hope that it will be helpful for those of you who are interested in planning a similar trip to see the places that we drove to and saw. By the end of our time in PEI we had covered most of the Island and had gotten to all of the four major sections. We spent most of our time in Green Gables Shore area, but did have the chance to explore the rest of the island on our adventures.
Today I want to share about the practical aspect of getting on and off Prince Edward Island. Aside from flying into Charlottetown airport, there are two ways of getting on and off the Island. Since the pain part of our stay would be in Green Gables/Kensington area, we decided to drive over the Confederation Bridge (which would take us into Borden-Carleton) and then take the ferry at Woods Island into Nova Scotia. Depending on your route that you are approaching the Island you probably will want to do something similar for getting on and off.
First, getting on to the Island is free- it only costs to get off. The cost for both the bridge and the ferry are comparable- both cost approximately $50.
The Confederation Bridge (which we took from New Brunswick into PEI) is a 13km bridge that spans over the Northcumberland Strait and connects Cape Tormentine to Borden-Carleton, PEI. Crossing the bridge takes approximately 10-15 minutes.
The bridge took almost four years to construct and uses innovate technology to resist the ever-changing harsh weather conditions that can arise in this area. The curved bridge is also the longest in the world that covers ice-covered waters. The Confederation Bridge is also regarded as one of Canada's top engineering achievements in the 20th century.
For those who would prefer not to drive it the bridge does offer a shuttle service if you need it. While the ferry only runs from May to Mid-December, the Confederation Bridge is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
I will be honest with you that I was a bit nervous about the bridge due to what I had read about the high winds- specifically in the middle of the highest curved point. We were traveling in a light car and I didn't want to blow off- hahaha. Several people on the Island who asked how we had come would say to me, "Oh wow- you drove that?" with big eyes when they heard that I had driven the Bridge. And to be frank I get it... its a different kind of bridge and at one point I thought we may blow off. *smiles* At the same time though the bridge was incredibly safe, very convenient for the route that we were taking, and I would definitely recommend taking it - at least one way depending on your route.
I will be sharing more about our ferry ride and leaving the Island in the next couple of weeks. If you want to learn more about the Confederation Bridge you can do so on the website HERE. Also available on the website is daily and real-time information on crossing delays, weather conditions, and other information that can help your trip!
If you are interested in reading more from my recent trip through New England, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia. You can read all of the posts from the trip by clicking on the links below:
MAINE:
Camden: // Lord Camden Inn Review // Maroon Swing Dress & Boots //
// A Walk Through Downtown Camden Maine // Maine Schooner Olad Sunset Cruise //
// A Walk Through Downtown Camden Maine // Maine Schooner Olad Sunset Cruise //
Cape Neddick: // Cape Neddick Lighthouse //
General: // A Drive Through Beautiful Maine and a Lesson to Never Stop Exploring //
Portland: // Ferry Ride from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia to Portland, Maine //
NEW BRUNSWICK:
St. Andrews By the Sea: // A Drive Across the Ocean Floor to Minister's Island //
// A Walk through St. Andrews By the Sea // Kingsbrae Gardens //
// Purple and White Midi Dress in the Garden // The Algonquin Resort Review //
// A Walk through St. Andrews By the Sea // Kingsbrae Gardens //
// Purple and White Midi Dress in the Garden // The Algonquin Resort Review //
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND:
All Things "Anne": // Anne of Green Gables Museum // L.M. Montgomery Birthplace //
// Green Gables Heritage Home // Green Gables Walking Trails // Dalvay By the Sea //
// Montgomery Inn at Ingleside // A Look Inside Montgomery Inn at Ingleside //
// Senators Suite at Montgomery Inn at Ingleside // Anne & Gilbert the Musical //
// Green Gables Heritage Home // Green Gables Walking Trails // Dalvay By the Sea //
// Montgomery Inn at Ingleside // A Look Inside Montgomery Inn at Ingleside //
// Senators Suite at Montgomery Inn at Ingleside // Anne & Gilbert the Musical //
// The North Cape (Tingish) // Wind & Reef Restaurant // A Lighthouse Adventure //
// A Walk on the Beach Beside the Rugged Cliffs // Charlottetown, PEI //
// Sunrise Ferry from PEI to Nova Scotia //
NOVA SCOTIA:
General: // A Drive Through Stunning Nova Scotia // Sunrise Ferry from PEI to Nova Scotia //
// Ferry Ride from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia to Portland, Maine //
Halifax: // Halifax Citadel //
Lunenburg: // Lunenburg //
// Ferry Ride from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia to Portland, Maine //
Halifax: // Halifax Citadel //
Lunenburg: // Lunenburg //
Happy Tuesday friends! I hope your week is off to a wonderful start!
A huge thank you to the Prince Edward Island Tourism Board that sponsored my trip to the Island, provided so much helpful information, and a special thank you to Laura who worked to organize everything for our time in PEI. Information on the Confederation Bridge and pictures of the bridge were taken from the Confederation Bridge website.
Happy Tuesday friends and happy last day of April! Anyone else feeling shocked about how fast this year seems to be going? I can't believe that we are going to be starting May tomorrow! I hope though that you are having a wonderful week!
Today I am so excited to share with y'all a bit more about the Jay Covered Bridge that I mentioned from my visit to Jay Falls a couple of weeks ago! You may remember that I mentioned that Jay Falls is one of the #ADK50falls challenge waterfalls and it was a beautiful place to discover! (You can read more about the falls HERE and all of the waterfalls that I have seen so far in the challenge HERE!)
Today I am so excited to share with y'all a bit more about the Jay Covered Bridge that I mentioned from my visit to Jay Falls a couple of weeks ago! You may remember that I mentioned that Jay Falls is one of the #ADK50falls challenge waterfalls and it was a beautiful place to discover! (You can read more about the falls HERE and all of the waterfalls that I have seen so far in the challenge HERE!)
Right above the Jay Falls is the Jay Covered Bridge which is an historical landmark. The wooden bridge crosses the Ausable River in Jay (spanning 175 feet) and was built in 1857 and then restored in 2006.
Located in Jay, New York the bridge is approximately 25 minutes from Lake Placid.
Now you may be wondering why a trip to see this bridge is so special. I was surprised to learn that starting in the early 1800s New York state was actually filled with lots of covered bridges throughout the state. I was surprised because it is typically the state of Vermont that we think of with the covered bridges, but New York had hundreds of them at one point in time.
But now the Jay Covered Bridge is the last one in the Adirondacks and its the longest one (of the 22 that are still standing) in the state. It's amazing to think of how much history has taken place here and that this is still here at this point in our History.
This bridge is a beautiful place to visit or have a picnic in the warmer weather (plus offers a beautiful view of the Jay Falls)! I can't recommend checking it out- such a small but beautiful piece of history located right in the Adirondack Park!
Thank you so much for reading today friends! Please let me know if you have any questions about the Jay Covered Bridge, the #adk50falls challenge or Jay Falls! I am happy to answer and can't wait to hear about your own waterfall adventures! Have a wonderful day!
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