Another yourube.com video seen, another journey and adventure we were determined to accomplish and experience. This adventure took us up to Kinzua Bridge State PArk in the Allegheny Mountains and Cooks Forest area in Mt. Jewett, PA. History tells us this: In 1990, I think, there was a massive storm that came through that area. There was a tornado and the tornado picked up this railroad bridge, one that was over 200 feet high and twirled it, mangled it and then redeposited it in the gorge. And there it sits. Railroads, bridges, abandoned, decay...yes please. And so on Saturday, we set forth heading north. After about a 3 hour drive, we arrived. To start, my husband will testify that they had the most lovely, cleanest port-o-johns he has ever seen. And well, to be quite honest, we have seen a lot. After a short walk through on a lovely wooded path, adorned with picnic benches, grills, and benches we came upon this video kiosk. I did not watch as my super sweet lolipop was determined to go, go, go. (Later, my husband watched the video and learned more historical information and also some engineering information about the building and destruction of the bridge.). Only an additional couple minute walk we were upon the lookout. At the start, if you look right you see the bridge in which you walk to the end. Cool. To the left, you see the overgrown, abandoned tracks that remain. Even cooler. We ventured right, heading out onto the bridge. We walked right in the middle of the tracks, peeping through the wood beams to the earth way, way, way below. Only a slight bit unnerving, but more awesome than anything else. The end quickly approached us and I was spellbound. First things first: girlfriend curly cutie pie just loved the plexiglass blocks in the lookout. She laid down right on them, peering down. No fear - that is awesome!!!! She jumped on them, pretending to fall, she just loved this feature. And all the while, we were at the railing, checking out the bridge, the beautiful scenery, the winding creek and discussed this site. I can't describe it really, because it is just massive, and so mangled...a true sight to see.
We hopped, skipped and ran (walked too) back to the and of the bridge. Lady no fear of heights decided to go back to the car with the man of the house while I wanted to walk down the hill to the bottom and get close and personal to with the bridge. I am thankful this was the case as the walk down was VERY steep and the earth upon arriving at the bottom was very marshy. The walk up was strenuous to say the least. It was literally straight up at a couple points as the trail was made after the bridge fell so it really was not designed for hiking.
Upon reaching that car again, I found my two favorite people playing in the woods,collecting rocks and throwing them at trees. I was huffing and puffing and there may have been a Big Bad Wolf reference at some point. We decided we wanted to return, maybe when it is cold and barren, revealing an apocalyptic feel. Stay tuned for more from Kinzua Bridge State Park, but until next time, get out there and adventure. There is so much to do and see.
We hopped, skipped and ran (walked too) back to the and of the bridge. Lady no fear of heights decided to go back to the car with the man of the house while I wanted to walk down the hill to the bottom and get close and personal to with the bridge. I am thankful this was the case as the walk down was VERY steep and the earth upon arriving at the bottom was very marshy. The walk up was strenuous to say the least. It was literally straight up at a couple points as the trail was made after the bridge fell so it really was not designed for hiking.
Upon reaching that car again, I found my two favorite people playing in the woods,collecting rocks and throwing them at trees. I was huffing and puffing and there may have been a Big Bad Wolf reference at some point. We decided we wanted to return, maybe when it is cold and barren, revealing an apocalyptic feel. Stay tuned for more from Kinzua Bridge State Park, but until next time, get out there and adventure. There is so much to do and see.