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Flume Gorge Top Attraction!
Scenic in Lincoln, NH USA
The Flume is a natural gorge extending 800 feet at the base of Mount Liberty. The walls of Conway granite rise to a height of 70 to 90 feet and are 12 to 20 feet apart. A trip into the Flume begins and ends at the Flume Visitor's Center.
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The Kancamagus Highway Top Attraction!
Scenic in North Conway, NH USA
The Kancamagus Highway is a 34.5 mile scenic drive along NH's Rt. 112 in Northern New Hampshire that is well known as one of the best Fall Foliage viewing areas in the country.
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Albany Covered Bridge
Scenic in Conway, NH USA
The first bridge on this site was constructed in 1857 and destroyed by a windstorm in 1858. At that time, Amzi Russell and Leandre Morton entered into an agreement with the town to build a new bridge for $1,300 minus the amount previously paid for the original bridge.
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Ashuelot Covered Bridge
Scenic in Winchester, NH USA
The Ashuelot covered bridge is considered by local historians to be one of New Hampshire's most elaborate covered bridges. The original purpose of the bridge was to transport wood across the river for use by the Ashuelot Railroad.
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Bartlett Covered Bridge
Scenic in Bartlett, NH USA
The bridge was abandoned and closed to traffic in 1939. It was later rebuilt for $20,000. In the 1950s, it was used to store snow fence. In 1966 the bridge and land around it was sold to a private individual. It was repaired by Milton Graton that same year.
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Bath Covered Bridge
Scenic in Bath, NH USA
The current structure is the fifth bridge to stand on this site. The first was constructed in 1794 at a cost of $366.66. That bridge was demolished by a flood and replaced in 1806 at a cost of $1,000.
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Bath-Haverhill Covered Bridge
Scenic in Bath, NH USA
According to New Hampshire Department of Transportation records, this is the oldest covered bridge still in use in New Hampshire. It is the first and only bridge to be erected at this site.
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Bement Covered Bridge
Scenic in Bradford, NH USA
This is the third bridge at this location. Tradition has it that Colonel Stephen H. Long, a Hopkinton native and a member of the U.S. Army Topographical Engineers, built the bridge entirely of hemlock. No evidence was found however to support or dispute the claim.
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Blacksmith Shop Covered Bridge
Scenic in Cornish, NH USA
The Blacksmith Shop Bridge was built by James Tasker. The bridge was used by only one family and given its name because of its close proximity to a local blacksmith shop that once stood in an area know as Slab City.
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Blow-Me-Down Covered Bridge
Scenic in Cornish, NH USA
The bridge was build by James Tasker. The structure was repaired by Milton Graton and his son Arnold in 1980. The restoration was made possible with the aid from a federal Historic Preservation Fund matching grant from the National Park Service of the U.S.
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Bump Covered Bridge
Scenic in Campton, NH USA
The original Queenpost structure at this site was built in 1877. At one time the bridge was known as the Webber Bridge.
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Carlton Bridge
Scenic in Swanzey, NH USA
Town records indicate the original bridge at this site was constructed in 1789, however, the exact date has not been verified. The current bridge was built in 1869.
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Cilleyville Covered Bridge
Scenic in Andover, NH USA
The structure was built by a local carpenter by the name of Print Atwood. He was assisted by Al Emerson and Charles Wilson. Local folklore suggests that during construction, Emerson and Wilson became upset and cut some of the timbers short, causing the bridge to tilt.
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Clark's Covered Bridge
Scenic in North Woodstock, NH USA
Clark's Bridge was originally built in Barre, Vermont as a part of the Barre Railroad, a short line railroad which ran between Montpelier and Barre, Vermont. The bridge was built to span the Winooski River.
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Coombs Covered Bridge
Scenic in Winchester, NH USA
The bridge was named after its original builder and owner, Anthony Coombs. The Coombs Bridge once played an important role in both the social and commercial development of the area.
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Corbin Covered Bridge
Scenic in Newport, NH USA
The state suggested closing the bridge in May 1979, but the town reduced the posted weight limit from six to three tons. It was rehabilitated by the state in 1980 at a cost of $43,000.
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County Covered Bridge
Scenic in Hancock, NH USA
In 1852, a Long truss covered bridge was built on this site by Charles Gray of Hancock. In March 1936, a disastrous flood damaged the bridge beyond repair.
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Dingleton Hill Covered Bridge
Scenic in Cornish, NH USA
The bridge was built by James Tasker who is known to have built at least eleven bridges in the area. It was assembled in a schoolyard and then transported to the site. The farmers who used it would occasionally repair it.
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Durgin Covered Bridge
Scenic in Center Sandwich, NH USA
The first bridge constructed at this site was built to replace the ford, located nearly a quarter mile upstream. The ford carried the heavy traffic of bygone days across the river.
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Groveton Covered Bridge
Scenic in Groveton, NH USA
The bridge was built by Captain Charles Richardson and his son. When U.S. Route 3 was reconstructed in 1939, the Groveton covered bridge was bypassed. It was repaired by Milton Graton and his son Arnold in 1964-1965. A water supply line is suspended beneath the bridge.
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