More pics of Campbell's Covered Bridge Park

Just wanted to share some more pics of today's afternoon out, taken by my resident photographer, LOL, my hubby.

First, the sign posted by the bridge, explaining the history.

 A view from the bridge, showing the curve in the creek

The bridge in all its glory, showing the area where people like to sunbathe and play in the water, to the left of the photo.

Information from the board at the park

Continuation of information board info

This pic shows the construction design of the bridge

A map showing the location of the bridge and the route of the creek. It also shows the original locations of both the home and grist mill that were on the site, ruins of which remain and can be seen

Another view of the bridge, taken from the left of the front, close to where I was sitting. People do walk under the bridge in the creek. That part seems to be a favourite with 4-legged visitors.

The view from the bridge looking down on the area where people like to play in the water and picnic.

You can see why we loved this place. It's definitely worth visiting if you are in the Landrum, SC area. It's a beautiful spot for a fun family day, or a peaceful self-relaxation.

Such a beautiful afternoon out

This afternoon, hubby and I took a lazy drive out, just "exploring" as we are wont to do, sometimes. We headed out on Highway 101, and took time to drive around a tint home community (one of the retirement options we are considering) and then it was all creeks, streams, and Campbell's Covered Bridge.

Water is calming for me, and I love the sound of bubbling brooks and gurgling streams, I find it very peaceful and it lowers my blood pressure and lifts my spirits. 

I packed us a cooler bag with drinks, sandwiches and (such indulgence) a piece of cheesecake each, so that we could kind of picnic as we went along. And we did!

Campbell's Covered Bridge is a lovely place. There were families with children playing in the water, people with dogs just enjoying a beautiful Summery day, everyone just out and about, taking in the pleasure of such a God-given space.

The pathway is shaded by huge trees in parts, and the remains of the old house and grist mill now form an area where people sit and picnic. 

One has to walk from the parking area down. Unfortunately, it becomes a gravel area to walk on, and me and my walker struggle with gravel paths, so I made it down the paved walkway and then sat in a shady area in front of a natural spring, that sent a stream meandering its way down the hillside to the stone ledge where people were sunbathing.

Coming back up the slope was more difficult, but I think I achieved it with aplomb, I only had to rest a couple of times, and with it being so hot outside (and me not doing so well, in the heat, usually) I was quite pleased about that.

Getting back to the car, my BP was a bit elevated, 186/82 but dropped fairly easily to 145/78, so no meds needed either! That was a blessing, as I do hate having to take meds BUT when I have to, I take them, because they keep me alive! When I can get my body to do things naturally, that's def my preference.

Campbell's Covered Bridge, is apparently the last covered bridge in the state, and was built in 1909. It spans what is known as Beaverdam Creek, and is named for Alexander Lafayette Campbell (who apparently was a big land owner in the area, at the time, and built a corn mill), according to local historians.

It's quite small really, only 38 feet x 12 feet, and apparently, it's design was quite rare. It has diagonal pine timbers and vertical iron rods, and the design is called a Howe Truss. July 1 2005, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places, thus ensuring that it will be preserved for future generations to enjoy.

There are various hiking trails around the park area, but obviously moi and my walker did not get to wander any of them. Natural flooring, in wilderness type areas, is just too hard to navigate. The wheels just don't want to work in unison, and every bump in the track, is very jarring. Were I able to walk unaided, I'd have loved to have explored them.