Congratulations on your POTD in midwest .. Great Coveredbridge shots... Nothing I enjoy more than hunting down covered bridges .. I have several albums from several states of coveredbridges alone...Thanks for sharing these .. I look forward to hunting them down myself...Shirley

said home_base 2008.10.17 at 02:04:59 PDT

We actually have one in use about a mile from our house here in Georgia.. Harry C

said hcampbell1 2007.03.20 at 10:52:49 PDT

Great pictures! I love the covered bridges and old mills. They are a great pice of our American history and make wonderful settings for pictures. Thanks Harry C.

said hcampbell1 2007.03.20 at 10:51:01 PDT

I forgot to mention there used to be 37 Covered Bridges in Parke County. You just gotta see this county and all the projects they do throughout the year, from cars, motorcycles, etc. May God Bless.

said frodo1947 2007.01.03 at 19:04:23 PST

I forgot to tell you I am from around Springfield, Illinois and it was about a three plus hour trip. Want to get your motel reservations in way, way early. One year we had to drive back and forth from Lafayette and that was a real pain to lose all that time driving to and from the motel, when you could have been standing in a covered bridge or enjoying one of the activities that the community provided. I now live in southwest Nebraska (not the end of the world, but you can see it from here) and the trip now would be 15-16 hours. I hope to return someday to relive some of the memorable moments we shared with the people of Parke County, Rockville, Indiana. This is one place you just gotta put on your "to do" list folks. check out their web site and pick your time. The busiest will probably be the Covered Bridge Festival in October. May God Bless.

said frodo1947 2007.01.03 at 18:55:01 PST

WOW! Someone after my own heart! When I was growing up one of the thrills was to go to the Parke County Covered Bridge Festival "Covered bridge capital in the world" in Parke County, Rockville,Indiana every October. I do not know how my folks found this place, but we all truly enjoyed this every year. Why we even went to the Maple Syrup Festival in March I believe. Not only were the covered bridges a thrill, but the festivals with their homemade Persimmon ice cream, Cruellers (sp), apple butter making, crafts on the town square, people dressed in "old-fashioned" clothes. They even have a web page. They used to have four "color" routes that you could go on by guided bus tour or you could simply drive the routes yourself. So I know we went a minimum of four years running so we could go on each of the routes. The people there are just an awesome group of people and really made it exciting with all the neat things they provided. After I married, my husband had a chance to go through Rockville in 1976 and even brought me back a souvenir of a plaster replica of the Billie Creek Bridge. Many of the briges you have photographed I have STOOD on. It was an awesome experience to feel like you were able to go back in time to when they were built. I even have found a site where you can watch them rebuild one of the bridges and that was very good as well. Of all the places our parents took us in 37 states, I have got to say this was the most often visited and enjoyed by all 5. The Maple Syrup Fair is in Feb-Mar this year. You go by wagons back ito their camps, you can even have breakfast with "fresh" maple syrup. But they also have other events throughout the year, car shows, art, harvest, ice cream social, just to mention a few. Just a place you got to check out on the web and in person. I know a lot of things have changed since I have not been back there since 1966. No I am not getting paid for this. This folks is from my past experience and memories. I am so glad someone shares my love for covered bridges. May God Bless.

said frodo1947 2007.01.03 at 18:49:24 PST

Sharon and Bob, Thanks for sharing this wonderful covered bridge album. I really enjoyed viewing them. Best wishes, Ken

said ckpiros 2006.12.11 at 16:22:56 PST

Covered bridges, waterfalls and churches - how lovely. Really nostalgic. Delightful to view. Carol, Florida <><

said albertsville 2006.09.27 at 12:11:46 PDT

Fabulous album! Thanks for this. It really brought back memories of some of my trips. The photography is excellent and the framing fantastic! Barb

said daybarb 2006.08.27 at 01:53:25 PDT

Since I live in Indiana, these got my attention.We've been to Billie Creek Village several times and I've taken pretty much the same shots.I just never get tired of seeing them.It's really a shame about the Bridgeton Bridge. I'm glad we saw it before it was destroyed.I noticed that you took a picture of the same tree that I did.(the one hanging over the road at the McCallister Bridge). We always go in the fall, so it didn't have any leaves on it. I told my husband to stop the car. His reply was "please tell me you're not going to take a picture of a dead tree". But I did and he still teases me about it. So now I can show him your picture and tell him that someone else saw the beauty in it too! Your photos are awesome..keep on shooting!

said rymple 2006.08.26 at 22:49:36 PDT

Well Sharon & Bob..I just finished my "tour" of this awesome album & once again you have blessed us with some fantastic photography...Thanks for sharing another one of your beautuful albums with the rest of us...God's Blessings from Celina,Texas...Ken <>< <>< <><

said bigdaddy8x14 2006.08.25 at 07:20:22 PDT

I just noticed that you have culled some of the iamges in this awesome album as I came back to finish my "tour" of these beautiful Covered Bridges in Indiana..All I can say is this my dear friends as both of you always give us some fantastic photos to enjoy as you travel about the countryside...Keep it up...God's Blessings from Celina,Texas...Ken <>< <>< <><

said bigdaddy8x14 2006.08.25 at 07:07:36 PDT

Good Afternoon Sharon & Bob..Well I'm going to give it another try since Webshots said everything wes fixed..Do want to go back to your individual images as usual they are simply fantastic..Also Sharon..Thanks for your comments on my Awesome Word of God album as I did add three more images this afternoon..Three more & I will start on Vol 2 as the Lord continues to give me images & scriptures to share...God's Blessings from Celina,Texas..Ken <>< <>< <><

said bigdaddy8x14 2006.08.24 at 14:42:21 PDT

Hi Sharon and Bob...Wonderful photos of covered bridges and mills and historical buildings. I love them all and its so interesting to see the old cabins and churches are so pretty. I did not comment on the individual photos because I am still not feeling well, but I wanted to see your album. I will be back. hugs and love, Barbara

said midnightlace2 2006.08.24 at 09:03:38 PDT

Hi Sharon! I don't know how many covered bridges they have but I think you must have got most of them. Are they still used by cars or aren't they that solid anymore?. Thanks for the invitation and give my regards to the caddie please. Hugs mate Al

said shortshooter 2006.08.24 at 00:18:16 PDT

Good Afternoon Sharon & Bob..with all the problems with Webshots lately I'm lucky to get through the first page of this awesome album..Will return as I want to comment on each one of your fantastic images..As usual we are blessed by your awesome "eye" for beauty which God has given both of you as you travel about the countryside with your cameras...Thanks for the invite as I always enjoy viewing your fantastric & very colorful images...God's Blessings from Celina,Texas...Ken <>< <>< <><

said bigdaddy8x14 2006.08.23 at 11:38:54 PDT

Hello Sharon and Bob! We just discovered your new album! We love covered bridges because we are not used to see such bridges here, just a few in Switzerland! Your abum is so colorful, we'll be back soon for a slower slideshow! Thanks in advance for sharing! Big hugs, Heinz and Käthi (and Barbara, for vacations here)

said oertlif_3 2006.08.23 at 00:05:01 PDT

This is a fantastic album Sharon. Great views of the covered bridges. I enjoyed all the images, felt like I was there! segseven, OKLAHOMA

said segseven 2006.08.22 at 15:35:29 PDT

Oops. Sorry, you looked too soon, before I had a chance to delete some of the pictures. Kevin made me do it. By the way, I love covered bridges. Great photography. I had a great time in Florida, but it's good to be home, Dwight

said sammah 2006.08.22 at 14:59:00 PDT