During our fun road trip downstate , we had to drive though part of PA to get to our destination. This part of Burgettstown PA is really pretty despite its narrow roads. Burgettstown is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It is a suburb of Pittsburgh, PA. It's a small place but I like it when we drive through there especially the outskirt part of it. Anyway, here are some drive by shots I took during our trip.
I noticed that in PA and WV, I have seen so many of these three crosses and they are all like these. I always wonder if the same people put all of these crosses in different places.
There are scenic spots in Burgettstown but we haven't explore it yet. The only place we have gone so far and enjoyed is the Hanover Township Park where the covered bridge is.
Above is the McClurg Bridge, a place that is also referred to as the "Devil's Den" Bridge. It spans a small ravine in Hanover Township Park of Old Stubenville Pike. We see it whenever we go to the Hanover Park. Here are some facts about this bridge:
The Kingpost bridge is 12'3" wide and 24' long. The bridge has red vertical plank siding and has three rectangular windows on each side. The roof is made of cedar shakes and the deck is crosswise planking with U-shaped vertical timber support under the middle of the deck. The bridge is open to foot traffic only. This is one the sites of the annual Covered Bridge Festival held the third weekend in September.
18 travelers' comments:
That is a really cool bridge. My boys would have a blast running back and forth across it :)
I keep talking about visiting Pennsylvania. Always thought it was a beautiful state and with so much history which I love. This would be right up what we enjoy doing.
I am a huge fan of visiting small towns. They have so much more character than a big city. I agree that seeing the old churches really is cool.
I have been to that town before but only for a concert a long time ago! I'll have to go just to visit the scenic places.
Well that sounds like a fun time for the whole family. My daughter and I like to explore and bring my husband along for the fun even though he is not as big of a fan but I think he would like this place.
I like that you share experiences with cities that not many people write about.
Wow what an amazing looking place to visit, it sounds like it would make for a lovely place for all the family to go to.
Looks like a fun time for you guys! I love old bridges like that one. Would love to stop and explore it!
I would love to be able to visit PA one day! It looks like a great city to explore - during the summer months, of course!
What a great sneak peak into such a scenic area. I haven't spent much time in Pennsylvania but I do hope to do some camping there in the future.
I love the photos from your drive. That red log cabin house is so cool. I would love to see that bridge, too.
I've visited Pennsylvania a number of times but have never had the opportunity to explore much of the area near Pittsburgh like Burgettstown. The bridge looks like it's holding up well.
This sounds like a fun trip. Reminds me of when I lived around that area ... I might have driven through the same road!
The Pennsylvania area just looks like an amazing place to visit. The old buildings, the trees, and green grass or so inviting. The Devils Den Bridge looks like a fun place to visit.
Looks and sounds like a fun place for a family trip. I have never been to that area, but we love to spend time outdoors.
This is absolutely gorgeous. I would love to be able to visit there someday. There's a Devil's Den where I used to live, but it is a National Park so totally different. Love your photos. Looks like a fun trip for the kiddos.
The place looks really pretty. The moment I saw the covered bridge, all I could think of was the movie "Bridges of Madison County." That red covered bridge is beautiful.
I have been to Pennsylvania once but it was for business so I never got to enjoy it. Will remember to check this place out the next time.
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