Covered Bridges
One of the most significantly historically qualities of Columbia and Montour counties are the area’s twenty-five covered bridges, the third largest concentration in PA. Visitors from all over the world come to see the antiqued craftsmanship used to construct these spans. No two bridges are alike as workers incorporated the surrounding landscape into the construction of each bridge.
Columbia County was the home to only one of two sets of twin covered bridges in the country – the East and West Paden Bridges. Sadly, during the June 2006 Flood, the swollen Huntington Creek swept away the West Paden Covered Bridge. Plans are currently underway to reconstruct the West Paden Covered Bridge. We will keep you updated on its process! 
Driving maps of all of the covered bridges of Columbia and Montour counties are available for those that would like to take a day meandering through the many covered bridges and rolling farmlands of the area. Take a historical and educational journey through covered bridges built on hard work, craftsmanship and determination. To request a copy of this driving tour, please click here.
Read the articles below that have been written on the covered bridges in Columbia and Montour Counties:
Annual Covered Bridge & Arts Festival
With October comes colorful foliage, cooler nights and the Covered Bridge and Arts Festival. Sponsored by the Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau, the 27th annual festival will be held October 3, 4, and 5, 2008 at Knoebels Amusement Resort. Visitors can browse through wares offered by nearly 300 crafters, and more than 25 food vendors offer menus for every meal of the day – and snacking in between!
Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau
121 Papermill Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 · 316 Mill Street, Danville, PA 17821
570-784-8279 · 800-847-4810 · iTour@cmvb.com |
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