May 4, 2024 – Hammond Covered Bridge – Vermont

Today, Wilma, Gus, and I adventured to the Hammond Covered Bridge in Pittsford, Vermont. The Hammond Covered Bridge was built in 1842 and traverses the Otter River. It is no longer utilized for vehicles.

We had a simple Adventure to the Hammond Covered Bridge. We spent today in Vermont so of course had to add a covered bridge to our itinerary! The Hammond bridge was visually not in great shape, however from down the river it still provided a lovely sight. You could walk through the bridge but there were cement blocks, construction markers, and graffiti which made the inside far from appealing. However, Wilma and Gus were quite happy, both eating grass like goats (haha) and Wilma enjoying rolling in the grass and down the hill. Neither were inspired for posing but I snapped a quick one before their antics continued (haha). Glad to cross yet another covered bridge off the list (Rating: 3.5)

Weekly Video/Photo

The weekly Video/Photo section highlights an Adventure, while I might also sneak in some that are humorous, adorable, or just other fun dog moments. If you have followed my blog from the beginning you know that I adopted Shadow as a puppy, and about a year later adopted Buster as a puppy. We had many wonderful years together before experiencing the devastating loss of Buster at just seven. It took a long time for our hearts to heal, but almost a year after his passing we welcomed little Wilma into our world. We were devastated to lose Shadow on April 3, 2020.These two precious boys will be furever in our hearts! We were recently thrilled to add another amazing rescue, Gus, to our home on June 28, 2021! This Weekly Video/Photo section will allow me to share photos from all four of my rescues, whether it be a precious memory, or a current moment.

Today’s photo is of one of Wilma and Gus, on Gus’ first vacation, in Woodstock, Vermont. I absolutely love this photograph of the two of them together in one of my favorite New England towns. They are posing at the Middle Covered Bridge. This photograph makes me smile and hope it does you as well!

October 27, 2023 – Swift River Bridge – New Hampshire

Yesterday, Wilma, Gus, and I Adventured to the Swift River Bridge in North Conway, New Hampshire. The Swift River Bridge was built in 1870 and traverses the Swift River. The Bridge is now a pedestrian bridge, complete with picnic benches.

We had a rock-filled Adventure to the Swift River Bridge. Although I have been there before, I had not yet blogged about it on previous visits. We arrived barely before dusk. We immediately headed below to appreciate the Swift River. The route down was a little unsteady, especially with the leaves covering the path, but we made it without incident. If you have not been there the Swift River is absolutely beautiful! The water is clear, and the rocks round, always so scenic. There were leaves in the water adding a lovely touch to the Fall scene. Down the River we could see the Saco River Bridge, with the sun setting in the background, so pretty. We walked around, exploring the pups sipping water along the way.

After exploring below the bridge, we headed back to the bridge and trotted through, appreciating the scenic view of the river through the lattices. By the time we left it was dark…the day went by so quickly. So glad we could visit the Swift River Bridge (Rating: 4).

October 15, 2023 – Upper Falls Covered Bridge – Vermont

Today, Wilma, Gus, and I Adventured to the Upper Falls Covered Bridge in Perkinsville, Vermont, also titled the Downers Covered Bridge. The Upper Falls Covered Bridge crosses the Black River. It was originally built in 1840, and was rebuilt in 2008.

We had a lovely Adventure to the Upper Falls Covered Bridge. I have been to many covered bridges in New England, so it is always nice to discover a new one. The Upper Falls Bridge was long and high above the river. I first walked through the bridge before getting the pups out to explore the shore below. It was a very steep path down to the shore, lots of rocks, covered with leaves but somehow, I managed to keep my footing. Even as we were at the bottom there were endless rocks, and unsteady footing but Wilma and Gus found some favorite rocks, enjoyed some sips from the river, and found some sandy spots. Although the bridge was off a busy road it was in a quiet and rural area. It was really a pretty spot! So glad we could Adventure to the Upper Falls Covered Bridge today (Rating: 4)

June 19, 2023 – Arthur A. Smith Bridge – Massachusetts

Today I decided not to blog about our main Adventure – The Mount, Edith Wharton’s House, as I have blogged about it previously, and did not feel I took enough photographs to represent the location. However, I thought I would share the link to below to my past blog when Wilma and I visited this gorgeous location. (Although I will share one of two of my favorites of Wilma and Gus in future sections of the Weekly Photo/Video section).

https://adventuresofshadowandwilma.com/?s=The+Mount

On to Adventure 2 of 3 from today:

Today we Adventured to the Arthur A. Smith Bridge in Colrain, Massachusetts. The Arthur A. Smith Bridge traverses the North River. It was built in 1869 and is the only Burr Truss bridge in Massachusetts.

We had a simple Adventure to the Arthur A. Smith Bridge. I was thrilled to find a new covered bridge, and even better, located in a quiet rural location. The water was singing slowly down the river, adding a lovely song. I took photographs from both sides of the bridge and took the pups out on one side to sniff, explore, and pose. The bridge was plain but had lovely mountain views. So glad we could visit the Arthur A. Smith Bridge today (Rating: 3.5)

July 31, 2022 – Slate Covered Bridge – New Hampshire

Today Wilma, Gus, My Mom, and I Adventured to the Slate Covered Bridge in Swanzey, New Hampshire. The Slate Covered Bridge is a wooden bridge that crosses the Ashuelot River. The Bridge was originally built in 1862 but later rebuilt in 2001 after a fire. It is one of three covered bridges in Swanzey.

We had a simple Adventure to the Slate Covered Bridge. We have been long overdue for a visit to a covered bridge, so today was the day. I was excited that my Mom was joining us, as were the pups, especially Gus who continually tried to sneak up front for some cuddles – just adorable. We arrived to find a quiet area, but yet cars flying through the bridge. This made it dangerous to cross under, so we checked out the bridge from the sides, unfortunately providing us limited views of the River. Not too many activities for Wilma and Gus at this location, yet they posed very briefly for a photo – well almost. Glad to cross of yet another covered bridge, with spectacular company (Rating: 3).

October 15, 2021 – Bartonsville Covered Bridge – Vermont

Today Wilma, Gus, and I Adventured to the Bartonsville Covered Bridge in Rockingham, Vermont. The Bartonsville Covered Bridge was originally built in 1870 but replaced in 2012 after being swept away by Tropical Storm Irene. It traverses the Williams River.

We had a nice visit to the Bartonsville Covered Bridge. Of course being in Vermont I had to locate a covered bridge and the Bartonsville Covered Bridge was it! We arrived in a quiet location, finding railroad tracks crossing along the river and in front of the bridge. I spent some time taking photographs on each side before getting the pups out for a pose. Although the road was quiet, there was just barely a safe spot to walk so we did not trot through together. The bridge was simple, and the location peaceful. So glad we could visit the Bartonsville Covered Bridge today (Rating: 3).

October 9, 2021 – Arlington Green Covered Bridge – Vermont

Yesterday Wilma, Gus, and I Adventured to the Arlington Green Covered Bridge in Arlington, Vermont. The Arlington Green Covered Bridge was built in 1852 and traverses the Battenkill River. It is one of the older original covered bridges.

We had a simple Adventure to the Arlington Green Covered Bridge on this cloudy Fall day. I was excited to add a new covered bridge to our visits today. We arrived to find a beware of dog sign on one side, and the opposite side with limited options to photograph. The road was actually somewhat busy and right off the main road so not a safe location to wander through. I took some photographs on one side and then let the pups out on the opposite where we stumbled down the steep embankment to the water’s edge. All of us had a little trouble with our footing but Wilma and Gus found the perfect rock to pose on. We did not spend too much time at the Arlington Green Covered Bridge, but still glad to find yet another New England Covered bridge (Rating: 3).

August 28, 2021 – Holmes Creek Covered Bridge/Lakeshore Covered Bridge

Yesterday Wilma, Gus, and I Adventured to the Holmes Creek Covered Bridge, also referred to as the Lakeshore Covered Bridge. The Holmes Creek Covered Bridge is located on Lake Road just next to the Town Beach. The Bridge was built in 1974 and crosses Holmes Creek.

We had a gorgeous Adventure to the Holmes Creek Covered Bridge. I have never found a covered bridge in such a unique location, directly next to Lake Champlain. Charlotte Beach was nearby and the views of the mountains and scenery was just gorgeous. There were no dogs allowed on the beach but we were lucky that they let us park just to trot over the bridge for some photographs. Holmes Creek Covered Bridge was very simple, and not in great shape but the views surrounding made it just right. Surprisingly there were no openings in the bridge to view out to the Lake but I took many photographs of the water, even more then the bridge. Wilma and Gus enjoyed posing, and exploring on the short walk over to the Bridge. Quite an amazing area, and probably the most scenic spot of our Adventure today. So glad we could visit the Holmes Creek Covered Bridge today (Rating: Bridge: 2, Location: 5).

August 6, 2021 – Orne Covered Bridge – Vermont

Yesterday Wilma, Gus, My Mom, and I Adventured to the Orne Covered Bridge in Irasburg, Vermont. The Orne Covered bridge was built in the 1800s, destroyed by arson in 1997, and rebuilt in 2000. It is located on Back Coventry Road and traverses the Black River.

We had a Queen Anne Lace-filled adventure to the Orne Covered Bridge. We had four amazing adventures yesterday, two of which were new, including the Orne Covered Bridge. I love visiting covered bridges and was thrilled to fit in a new one on our adventure. The Orne Covered Bridge is located in a more rural setting. Nearby we spotted horses and farmers hard at work. The brook was beautiful, framed by wildflowers on the roadside. I trotted through the bridge and back, before taking the pups out to explore, although a quiet location, not much of an area to cross the bridge in. We wandered around near the bridge, finding rocks for posing, and enjoying the scene. Besides some nosey farm equipment it was really a peaceful setting. It seemed to be the warmest part of the day so it was nice to find this perfect short adventure on our day full of fun. So glad to visit the Orne Covered Bridge (Rating: 4).