I recently took my parents adventuring for a day. We found two covered bridges that I’ve been wanting to see but didn’t really want to visit on my own simply because they are a little isolated.
Turns out that taking my parents on the gravel, somewhat narrow backroads of Morgan County, Ohio may not have been the best choice.
Let’s just say they prefer the paved roads but they tried to be good sports about the ordeal. As for myself, I thought it was great fun! Pictured above is the first of the bridges – the Adams or San Toy bridge.
It spans San Toy Creek near Malta and was built in 1875. While it was closed for many years, a restoration project about seven years ago allowed the bridge to be reopened to vehicle traffic.
Here’s the view down the road from inside the bridge.
Isn’t it lovely?
I will admit that we didn’t take the best route to get there so if you go, be sure to enter from the State Route 555 side. After you’ve enjoyed the bridge, it’s probably best if you just turn around a leave the way you came.
I will leave it at that.
If you want to visit, the GPS coordinates are 39°37’29” N, 82°01’56” W.
Go and enjoy!!
Nothing better represents the thrill of the open road and the freedom of travel than an airstream camper parked on a mountainside.
Glass artist Jack Pine is hosting an event at his studio near Laurelville this weekend. Jack is a prolific artist known for his stunning glass pumpkins that are created in every color of the rainbow.
I attended late yesterday afternoon and had a ball. They arranged his art on wood slabs and straw outside, so the sun could lend new life to those gorgeous pieces of artwork.
The event was well organized and felt safe, while I was there at least. They limited the amount of people who could come in and required masks. Sheriff’s deputies provided traffic control and security.
I sincerely hope this becomes an annual event! Want to go? Get the info 
Yesterday I mentioned my stop in 
The part of their story that I really wanted to share with you is the sense of patriotism that these immigrants felt toward their new country. The 4th of July was a huge deal here as these immigrants considered themselves Americans first, an attitude that made it much easier for people of different backgrounds to get along.
These are real obstacles but it’s inspiring to see the way the townspeople have joined together to revitalize their community. The downtown storefronts are bright and happy, flower pots offer color, and uniform trash cans keep the streets free of litter.
I went to Virginia hoping to see some pretty fall leaves. The colors there were muted and the leaves were just starting to turn. However, coming home through the country roads of West Virginia I found some of the most stunning fall colors I’ve seen in years.
Saturday was the last adventure day of vacation and it was spectacular. I set out to find a historic church and stumbled into lots of other treasures along the way.
There was a hike in the Hocking Hills, ice cream at Ye Olde Mill, a car show, a walk through tiny Gambier, Ohio, bookstore browsing, and lots of scenic locations along the way.
Honestly, I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect fall day and am grateful for every minute of this one.
Going back to work is a little easier with happy memories to keep you smiling.