Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Though just six covered bridges survive from the original 19 in Madison County, Iowa, they remain the largest group of covered ...

In the 1800s, builders in the United States began putting roofs on bridges to protect the wooden floors and trusses from the elements. It was easier and less expensive to maintain the covers than the ...

“The Bridges of Madison County,” the novel by Robert James Waller and movie with Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep, came to mind as we drove through central Vermont and the Mad River Valley last month.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are two covered bridges remaining in Erie County. The recently rebuilt and reopened Brotherton bridge in Waterford Township ...

Editor's note: This story originally appeared in 2018. For 10 days in October during the annual Covered Bridge Festival, the population of Parke County more than triples. Dating back to 1957, ...

Missouri’s covered bridges are more than just charming relics of the past—they’re gateways to history, scenic beauty, and unforgettable day trips. Once numbering around 30 in the 19th century, only ...

If you think about rural America, one image that may crop up no matter where you are in the country is that of a covered bridge. Usually built from the very timber that surrounded them, covered ...

A covered bridge in Lancaster County is currently closed because it was damaged when a vehicle hit it.Repairing these structures can pose some challenges."Due to the age of historic bridges, ...

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Fall is one of the most remarkable times of year in Indiana due to the colorful fall foliage, our numerous pumpkin patches and apple orchards, and of course, the festivals. One of the state's most ...