This Special Covered Bridge In Maine Is Worth A Day Trip
By Michelle|Published October 11, 2017
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Michelle's life is a colorful map of exploration and adventure. From the iconic streets of New York to the sunny shores of Florida, the jagged coast of Maine to the rugged terrain of Montana, she's been fortunate to call some of America's most beautiful states home. Beyond the U.S., Michelle's wanderlust has taken her on a motorcycle journey through India, led her to teach English in Hanoi, and saw her studying Spanish in Guatemala. Michelle graduated with a communications degree from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and in addition to a career in advertising has worked with OnlyInYourState since 2016, where her love for travel and storytelling converges. Alongside writing and exploring, Michelle finds joy in photography, staying active, and time with her family.
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Maine can be a lot of things. It can be the hustle and bustle of a busy Portland summer night or it can be the quaint and reserved beauty of the rural country. Today we’re focusing on the latter. One feature that makes it so peaceful are the covered bridges dotting the landscape from north to south. While there are quite a few you can explore (see the bottom of this article for a link with more information) one of our favorites is Artist’s Bridge in Newry. Do you know how it got its name? You might be surprised once you’ve heard the REAL reason!
The 100-foot structure spanning the Sunday River in western Newry was built in 1872.
Enneking was a Union soldier in the Civil War who was held as a prisoner of war. When the war came to a close and he was released, he moved to Boston and devoted himself to painting. He loved the landscapes of New England and especially adored Newry. He was often seen by the side of the bridge, painting it in all seasons. As people passed the bridge and saw the locally beloved painter studiously recreating the bridge, it came to be known as the "artist's bridge."
Today, as many people know, the bridge is captured in photos and paintings by professionals and amateurs alike.
First, head to western Newry. The bridge is next to to the crossing of the Sunday River near Sunday River Road. It's just northeast of the Sunday River Ski Resort.
As promised, click here to check out some more of Maine’s wonderful covered bridges.
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