COVERED BRIDGES DRIVING TOUR 2013 BEDFORD COUNTY PA.
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Covered Bridges in Bedford, PA
Fall biking in Bedford, PA Stayed at the Omni Bedford Springs
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Bedford County, Pennsylvania Covered Bridges
Covered Bridges of Bedford County.
Lincoln Highway Eastbound Bedford County: Eastern Divide to Breezewood
A cruise along the Lincoln Highway/ US Route 30, Eastbound Bedford County: Eastern Continental Divide to Breezewood PA.
The nations first transcontinental highway from Times Square in New York City to Lincoln Park in San Francisco is particularly nice in the Keystone State where it runs with US Route 30.
ROLLING THUNDER 2012, Bridges of Bedford County PA, on the way back home
Jackson's Mill Covered Bridge. Rolling Thunder requires riding to and from, and here is one scene coming back from the rally on the way home!
Driving Tour Of, The Covered Bridges of Green County Pennsylvania
The great 7 Covered Bridges still standing of Green County Pennsylvania
Gravity Hill - Bedford Co. PA
As a physics teacher I was intrigued to check out Gravity Hill in Bedford County PA. My friend Brian and I gave it the skeptic's treatment but really enjoyed this optical illusion. There are two such hills near each other. Gravity Hill 1 is a very convincing illusion. It's very hard to find the proper perspective to see that it really is downhill. Gravity Hill 2 is a strong illusion from the road but stepping away from the road is less convincing - you can see it is downhill.
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A drive through Bedford County
Hewitt Covered Bridge, Southeastern Bedford County, Pennsylvania - 1880
Hewitt Covered Bridge, Hewitt, Bedford County, Pennsylvania - 1880
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The bridge was built in 1880 and the builder is unknown, it crosses Twin Creek. The length is 88 ft. and the width is 13 ft. the owner is the county of Bedford. The construction uses the Burr truss, the bridge is in excellent condition and open to all traffic. Location of the bridge is on Township Route 305, just east of Township Route 306 approximately 0.4 mile south of the junction with the State Route 326 in Hewitt, Southampton Township.
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Quality Inn Bedford - Bedford Hotels, Pennsylvania
Quality Inn Bedford 2 Stars Hotel in `Bedford,Pennsylvania Within US Travel Directory The Quality Inn Bedford is conveniently located on Business Route 220, just north of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and south of Interstate 99.
This Bedford, PA hotel is in the heart of Bedford County's business, recreation and historic areas.
Hotel amenities and features include: Free wireless high-speed Internet access; Free local calls; Free 24-hour coffee.
Guests will also enjoy relaxing in the outdoor pool.
Area attractions include Shawnee State Park, historic Old Bedford Village, the Gardner Memorial Theater, Coral Caverns, the only fossilized coral reef cavern, and Pennsylvania's highest ski mountain, Blue Knob ski area.
Be sure to visit Gravity Hill, a local landmark/illusion where cars seem to roll uphill and water appears to flow the wrong way.
Be sure to take a driving tour and experience the charm of Bedford's 14 covered bridges.
Visitors will enjoy hiking, biking, skiing and golfing in the surrounding area.
Spend the day browsing the area's many antique and specialty shops.
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Interstate 99 in Pennsylvania - from Altoona to Bedford
Yes, this is a portion of the infamous I-99 that runs concurrently with US Route 220.
Although the I-99 designation violates the original Interstate numbering standard (thanks to the late congressman Bud Schuster), it is a road that can and should be loved due to a lack of traffic and pretty views.
Lincoln Highway Westbound Video 5: Everett to Bedford PA
A cruise along the Lincoln Highway/ US Route 30, Video 5, Everett PA to Bedford PA in Bedford County.
The nations first transcontinental highway from Times Square in New York City to Lincoln Park in San Francisco is particularly nice in the Keystone State.
Grand View Ship Hotel
Tucked away high in the mountains of Pennsylvania, there used to be a hotel and restaurant that looked like a giant steam ship. Sadly, the entire place burned down in 2001 after many years of neglect. The video takes you from the point where it was nothing more than a place to pull off of the road and stretch, to the fire. There are also some old 8mm film clips that were shot by my uncle back in the early 60's. I hope you all enjoy this video as much as I've enjoyed the memories of the ship on The Lincoln Highway. The name of the ship was the SS Grand View Hotel.
Lincoln Highway - PA - 9 miles - west of Schellsburg to west of Bedford
Shot during recon trip for the LH2013 Centennial Tour, Classic car tour featuring 100 European registered classic cars.
Shot on July 23rd 2011
Fall Foliage event 2012, Bedford Pennsylvania
An annual happening, this brings the town alive for the first two weekends in October. More vendors than you can shake a stick at and a good attendance by folks from far and wide. Many years the weather throws one weekend into rain and gloom but this year, despite cold days the first weekend, it worked out quite well and the final afternoon was warm and sunny.
Goods on offer cover for most part craft products but there are also many appetizing concession stands with lots of good food! The town really comes alive and the whole event makes a fitting end to the summer that seemed to have flown by - hold on to hats folks - winter lies in wait!
Lincoln Highway - Driving Around Ohio - Route 30
Selected images from our trip across Ohio along the Lincoln Highway. On route 30 beginning at the Indiana/Ohio state line we traveled east 250 miles to the city of East Liverpool on the Pennsylvania & West Virginia borders. Although the weather was a bit rainy we enjoyed seeing the sights along this historic highway. We traveled for two days, not nearly enough time to really dig into all the interesting history along this byway. If you get the chance make the drive.
Charming Covered Bridges of Pennsylvania
Growing up in Pennsylvania means that Covered Bridges are part of every day life: Charming and useful, all different, and a reminder of forgotten days. I walk or drive over a covered bridge nearly every day. My idea for this video was to give those unfamiliar with these wonderful structures a glimpse. I could only show a small sampling of covered bridges here in Pennsylvania, and of course, there are many surviving covered bridges in other states. Most of the bridges are identified in the video. Some that are not: at 1:40 is Greisemer Mill Covered Bridge built 1832, north of Yellow House in Berks County; at 4:28 is Pool Forge Covered Bridge, built 1859, west of Churchtown in Lancaster County; the second to the last photo is the Kennedy Covered Bridge, north of Kimberton on Seven Stars Road, built in 1866. It burned down in 1986, and a replica was built in 1988. The last photo is of the famous Knox Covered Bridge over Valley Creek in Valley Forge, built in 1865, restored in 1996 (both in Chester County). These bridges are all examples of the Burr Arch Truss design, invented in 1804 by Theodore Burr.
The first US covered bridge was located in Philadelphia over the Schuylkill River at 30th Street and built in 1800 by Timothy Palmer, a master carpenter from Newburyport, Massachusetts. The investors asked to have it covered in the hopes of extending the life of the bridge. And the covered bridge era began.
Since the heyday of the covered bridge in the 1800s they have been rapidly disappearing through flood, fire, and replacement. Prior to the Hurricane Agnes Flood of 1972, Pennsylvania had 271 covered bridges, spread across 41 of its 67 counties. Since that time the number has decreased.
Three top covered bridge architects built across the Delaware River: the 1806 Theodore Burr Bridge between Morrisville and Trenton, second oldest covered bridge in the United States; the 1806 Timothy Palmer Bridge at Easton; and the 1814 Lewis Wernwag Bridge at New Hope. All of these wooden structures have been replaced.
Originally six wooden bridges spanned the Wissahickon Creek; today only the Thomas Mill Bridge remains.
Many covered bridges owe their present fine condition to groups who maintain, restore, rebuild, and preserve them.
Old Lincoln Highway Eastbound: Bedford PA
A cruise along the Original Lincoln Highway, marked as Business US 30. Driving eastbound thru the historic town of Bedford. The Bedford Bypass opened in early 70s. This cruise exits the modernexpressway and travels the old route thru the heart of Bedford.The nations first transcontinental highway is a particularly nice cruise in Western and Central PA.
Wehr's Covered Bridge, South Whitehall Twp, Pennsylvania
Wehr's Covered Bridge, located South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania, is one of several historic wooden covered bridges in Lehigh Valley, allowing travelers to easily cross Jordan Creek. This three span Burr Truss bridge was built in 1841 and features a gable roof. Like all Pennsylvania's covered bridges, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Quality Inn Bedford in Bedford PA
Reservations: . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. Quality Inn Bedford 4407 Business Route 220 Bedford PA 15522 The Quality Inn Bedford is conveniently located on Business Route 220, just north of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and south of Interstate 99. This Bedford, PA hotel is in the heart of Bedford County's business, recreation and historic areas. Hotel amenities and features include: Free wireless high-speed Internet access; Free local calls; Free 24-hour coffee.Guests will also enjoy relaxing in the outdoor pool. Area attractions include Shawnee State Park, historic Old Bedford Village, the Gardner Memorial Theater, Coral Caverns, the only fossilized coral reef cavern, and Pennsylvania's highest ski mountain, Blue Knob ski area. Be sure to visit Gravity Hill, a local landmark/illusion where cars seem to roll uphill and water appears to flow the wrong way. Be sure to take a driving tour and experience the charm of Bedford's 14 covered bridges. Visitors will enjoy hiking, biking, skiing and golfing in the surrounding area. Spend the day browsing the area's many antique and specialty shops.