Maine’s Hemlock Covered Bridge & An Unusual Sign
Day 41 of staying at home for the Covid-19 virus written April 2020) and like most of you, I live for the vicarious thrill of stepping out on my deck to breathe in fresh air. I’m really enjoying having thousands of images to look through and remember the stories that go with them. Today’s images were taken on a rainy September day while traveling in Maine. [21 September 2018]
We came up Route 16 to Conway then got off Route 16 and stayed on Route 113 to Route 302 (Bridgton Rd). We turned onto Hemlock Bridge Road. Ok, I lied, at another time I would take that very easy route. But on this day, we took a more circuitous route. The simple version for you to try to trace is: I-95 to Wells Maine, up to Alfred ME and their general store which is a great stop (it will soon be on my General Store pg), then up Route 5 to Denmark and THEN crossing Route 302 where the road turns from Denmark Rd to Hemlock Bridge Road. NO WAIT, FIRST I WANT YOU TO STOP IN DENMARK…
Denmark Maine and a Walking Bridge
We probably came in on Route 117 to Denmark and then Lisa turned us onto Denmark Road (Click this Google Map link to see it) But she had me pull over on the right so she could decide which way to go. There is a dirt pull off here at a pond. I got out of the car while she was making up her mind, and I grabbed my camera since I thought I saw something across the pond.
I could easily see this little stone walking bridge. It’s also called Firelane 98. It just looked like a great spot to view the fall colors from, but unfortunately, it’s only Sept 21st, and the colors are limited to some orange maple leaves and a couple of birch trees that are beginning to turn yellow. Lisa made up her mind and we continued up Denmark Road until it crosses 302 (Bridgton Rd) and turns into Hemlock Bridge Rd.
Kezar Pond will be on your right although the woods are fairly heavy so you don’t really notice it and with that, we arrive at…
The Hemlock Covered Bridge
The dirt road leads up to the Hemlock Covered Bridge. You will find parking on either side and tables for setting up a picnic lunch.
Many people will complain to me that the weather is horrible, it’s raining, or even that it’s cloudy… But as you can clearly see, it’s raining so I’m standing under the maple trees because it’s just not that bad. I rarely let the weather stop me from going on my trips around New England. I usually find that rainy conditions do not follow me everywhere I go. To be honest, just up the road on Route 113, we found this…
As you can see the rain had all but stopped just 6 miles from the covered bridge and the clouds… Wow! What clouds… I think you can see why I don’t want to stay home on a cloudy and rainy day. Look at what you could miss!
An Unusual Street Sign
As we left the Hemlock Covered Bridge, there is a rather unusual street marker for Frog Alley…
I first noticed this years ago, and the sign continues to point the way. I also saw a tree farm called Frog Alley Farm but no website for it. I love the creative nature that someone has. Just to note, Frog Alley is the name of the road for a short distance.
I hope you are all safe and happy and I look forward to hearing from you in the comments…
Jeff Foliage Folger
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Jeff – thanks for encouraging people to not let the weather stop them from getting out. I’ve taken some of my best fall landscape shots while it was raining. The colors really popped. Standing under a tree is good but I am proud that I have mastered the skill of holding my umbrella in one hand and my DSLR camera in the other! On another note – I so LOVE your photo of the walking bridge in Denmark, ME. I keep expecting some tiny people to walk into the frame!
luckily no small people and yes I strive to fight the urge to stay in when the weather is… unsettled.
Jeff – thanks for encouraging people to not let the weather stop them from getting out. I’ve taken some of my best fall landscape shots while it was raining. The colors really popped. Standing under a tree is good but I am proud that I have mastered the skill of holding my umbrella in one hand and my DSLR camera in the other! On another note – I so LOVE your photo of the walking bridge in Denmark, ME. I keep expecting some tiny people to walk into the frame!
luckily no small people and yes I strive to fight the urge to stay in when the weather is… unsettled.
We really enjoy reading your and Lisa’s posts…I think that the fall color mask are a great idea…Mary and I both had to have one of those.
Again THANKS,
Hoss
I wish they weren’t necessary and I hope they bring some comfort.
We really enjoy reading your and Lisa’s posts…I think that the fall color mask are a great idea…Mary and I both had to have one of those.
Again THANKS,
Hoss
I wish they weren’t necessary and I hope they bring some comfort.