Blossom1's 15th birthday fell during our vacation this year. We wanted to do something a little different, so the Rugged Mountain Man suggested a day trip.
How 'bout Kinzua Bridge State Park?
Some friends and family have visited Kinzua Bridge in recent months and their snapshots left us intrigued and curious.
Though none of us are terribly excited about heights, we have a hard time resisting the Great Outdoors and history.
We set off, armed with sustenance, water, and a desire to see the countryside. I was particularly looking forward to driving scenic route 6.
The drive was LOVELY. I love the remote yet homey feeling of the back country.
Rolling hills, verdant dells, stately mountains, charming copses of trees, welcoming towns.
Lovely, lovely, lovely.
We thoroughly enjoyed lazily walking along the skyway, gazing miles around.
Exploring the base of the gorge and savoring a picnic lunch came next. We marveled that this aqueduct is taller than Lady Liberty! Amazing!
I can't seem to get enough of this kind big and beautiful scenery, but surprisingly, the truck ride together turned out to be my favorite part.
It was full of family laughter, pointing out the sights, or commenting on the scenery. It was quality time together.
We returned to our cabin to find it decorated for the birthday girl, with ice cream sundae supplies in the freezer. Grandma and Grandpa are sneaky! What a great birthday for Blossom1!
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