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Honeymoon Covered Bridge Scenic in Jackson, NH USA
This covered bridge was built by Charles Austin Broughton and his son Frank. Charles Broughton lived on the Broughton dairy farm on the east side of the Saco River. During the Civil War he was a sergeant in the 18th Regiment of the New Hampshire Volunteers, Company E.
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Jolly express Cruise Scenic in Annapolis, MD USA
Annapolis Holiday Cruise Hop aboard Miss Anne, all decked out for the Holidays and for a Spa Creek "sleigh ride" on the Jolly Express. Miss Anne will be adorned with reindeer spirit for an intimate cruise including hot cocoa, holiday music, and good cheer.
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Mcdermott Covered Bridge Scenic in Alstead, NH USA
Three bridges previously stood on this site. They were built in 1790, 1814, and 1840 and were all of the pole and plank type. The current bridge, built in 1869, was of a type patented by Sanford Granger in 1833.
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Meriden Covered Bridge Scenic in Plainfield, NH USA
The current bridge is the third one on this site. The previous two were open timber structures. The present bridge was built by James Tasker for a fee of $465. Levi Sanderson was paid $220 for building the bridge abutments.
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Monument Hill marker on the historic Chisholm Trail Scenic in Duncan, OK USA
See the historic Monument Hill A sweeping landscape at a high point of the Chisholm Trail in Jefferson County, Oklahoma. View the impact of the millions of cattle, horses and wagons that made way across the Chisholm Trail.
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Mount Orne Covered Bridge Scenic in Lancaster, NH USA
The first bridge at this site was constructed in the 1860s or 70s to connect the towns Lancaster and Lunenburg. The owner, Union Bridge Company, operated it as a toll bridge until it was destroyed by a log jam in 1908.
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Packard Hill Covered Bridge Scenic in Lebanon, NH USA
Between 1780 and 1790 an open timber bridge without railings was constructed at this location for Ichabod Packard. The bridge served Mr. Packard's home on the north side of the river and his mill, a combined sawmill and gristmill, located on the south side.
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Painted Canyon Visitor Center Scenic in Medora, ND USA
Overlook and visitor center. Small visitor center. Information on park and surrounding sites plus publication sales. Restrooms and picnic area. Stop here for one of the most magnificent views of the North Dakota Badlands.
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Pier Covered Bridge Scenic in Newport, NH USA
The current bridge was built in 1907 by the Boston and Maine Railroad to replace a wood lattice bridge constructed in 1871-1872 by the Sugar River Railroad.
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Railroad Covered Bridge Scenic in Hopkinton, NH USA
The structure was originally built when the Concord and Claremont Railroad laid its first 33 miles of track from Concord to Bradford, N.H. In the fall of 1850 when trains began to run regularly between Concord and Contoocook, a day of great festivity was held.
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Rainbow Falls in the Reds Meadow Valley Scenic in Mammoth Lakes, CA USA
Rainbow Falls Downstream from Devils Postpile National Monument are the amazing Rainbow Falls. The San Joaquin River plunges over a sharp 101-foot lava ledge into a deep gorge. Rainbow Falls sends colorful rainbows into the mist.
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Richland Carrousel Park Scenic in Mansfield, OH USA
Hand carved hand painted wooden carousel First new hand carved wooden carousel to be built since the early 1930's. Fifty-two beautiful animals and two chariots. Indoor facility. Open year-round with a unique Gift shop, Boutique, concessions and accessible to the handicapped.
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Rowell's Covered Bridge Scenic in Hopkinton, NH USA
The bridge was built by Horace Childs of Henniker with the help of his brothers Enoch and Warren. The Burr type construction is unusual in that solid timber arches are fitted end to end and bolted to the side timbers to form the basic design.
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Saco River Covered Bridge Scenic in Conway, NH USA
In 1850, Jacob Berry and Peter Paddleford built a covered bridge to replace a crudely framed log bridge that had collapsed at this site. The 1850 bridge stood until the Swift River covered bridge crashed into it in 1869.
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Sawyers Crossing Coverd Bridge Scenic in Swanzey, NH USA
According to the History of Swanzey by Benjamin Read, this structure is also known by the name Cresson. The bridge was reconstructed in 1859 at a cost of $1,735.94. The event was celebrated with a big dance held right on the bridge.
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Scenic Caves Nature Adventures Scenic in Blue Mountains, ON CAN
Nature, history, scenery and memorable family adventures Explore a self-guided trail of caves, caverns and crevasses carved millions of years ago by glacial ice, and savour the breathtaking lookouts from the highest point of the Niagara Escarpment, set in one of Canada’s sixteen UNESCO biosphere reserves.
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Scenic Gondola Rides to the top of Arizona Scenic in Flagstaff, AZ USA
Scenic Rides to 11,500 feet/ 3500 m Take a trip to 11,500 feet on the Arizona Gondola and experience breathtaking views of Northern Arizona. Once you've arrived at the top, see the cinder cone volcanic field, the red rocks in Sedona, and as far as the Grand Canyon on a clear day.
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Slate Covered Bridge Scenic in Swanzey, NH USA
The bridge name originates from the Slate family who lived on a farm along the river north of the bridge. It is the second bridge on this location, the first having been built around 1800.
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Smith Covered Bridge Scenic in Plymouth, NH USA
Smith River Bridge According to W. Edward White in his book Covered Bridges of New Hampshire, a Captain Charles Richardson built the first covered bridge at this site in the early 1800s. The current bridge was built in 1850 when James McQueston hired Herman Marcy of Littleton, N.H.
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Stark Covered Bridge Scenic in Groveton, NH USA
The bridge was originally a simple Paddleford truss with a center pier. During the 1890s, high water removed the center pier and the bridge was washed downstream. It was brought back by men and oxen and set on new stone piers.
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