Top covered bridges
Covered BridgeHerr's Mill Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeHunsecker's Mill Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeKauffman's Distillery Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeKeller's Mill Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeKurtz's Mill Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeLandis Mill Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeLeaman's Place Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeBaumgardener's Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeBitzer's Mill Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeBucher's Mill Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeColemanville Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeErb's Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeForry's Mill Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeZook's Mill Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeLime Valley Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeNeff's Mill Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeSchenck's Mill Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeShearer's Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeSiegrist's Mill Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeWhite Rock Forge Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeWillow Hill Covered Bridge
Covered BridgePine Grove Covered Bridge
Covered BridgePinetown Bushong's Mill Covered Bridge
Covered BridgePool Forge Covered Bridge
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How to photograph covered bridges
Covered bridges look their best with soft side-light and a backdrop of fall color, snow or fresh spring green.
- Shoot from the stream bank to show the bridge, the water and its reflection together.
- Inside the bridge, the timber trusses make strong symmetrical compositions — use a tripod for long exposures.
- Many covered bridges still carry traffic; stay off the roadway and watch for vehicles.
- Overcast days keep contrast low between the dark interior and the bright surroundings.
- Autumn foliage peaks are the most popular time — visit on weekdays to avoid crowds.
Season: Peak fall color is the classic season; winter snow and spring blossoms are less crowded alternatives.