Covered bridges just remind us of a simpler time, don’t they? To the days long before traffic zipped back and forth on the PA Turnpike and tolls even existed. Once upon a time, Pennsylvania had more than 1,500 covered bridges, making them pretty commonplace. Unfortunately, that number has tumbled down to 200 in the 21st century. That makes those that remain – like the one at Martin’s Mill Bridge Park in Pennsylvania – pretty special and always worth a visit.

Franklin County is home to just two covered bridges. One of them, Martin's Mill Covered Bridge in Greencastle, sits in a park of the same name.
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If you've never seen a covered bridge up close or traveled across one, you'll quickly understand its sheer charm during that first visit to Martin's Mill Covered Bridge.
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A Town Lattice Truss-style covered bridge, Martin's Mill Covered Bridge was built in 1849. It spans an impressive 204 feet. (The longest covered bridge in Pennsylvania, the Pomeroy-Academia Covered Bridge, measures 278 feet.)
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The bridge withstood decades of weather until the flooding following Hurricane Agnes in 1973, which significantly damaged it.
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Fortunately, the covered bridge was restored and reinforced, allowing it to remain strong into the 21st century. Martin's Mill Bridge has also earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Don't forget your camera when you visit the park. You'll find no better spot to snap selfies than in front of the historic bridge.
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Carve out time to explore the rest of the park, too. You might even want to have a picnic at one of the pavilions.
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Keep an eye out for local wildlife and colorful wildflowers as you stroll through the park.
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Find more information on Martin's Mill Bridge Park.
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Have you been to Martin’s Mill Bridge Park in Pennsylvania? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! Have a free day? Go on a day trip that takes you to five covered bridges in Pennsylvania.

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