Wandering Aimlessly
Destination: The Kinzua Bridge Viaduct, Part 1
by Phil Burkhouse
Deer in our area can take a break after this Saturday, which marks the end of the extended archery and flintlock deer season. A few diehards are still trapping, grouse is in until January 21, and squirrel, pheasant, and rabbit is in until February 28. I hunted with the grandkids the last three months, and I am sure some readers are tickled the major hunting seasons are over and I will be transitioning into other outdoor areas. For the next two weeks I will be writing about a destination in neighboring McKean County that is amazing to see.
Several weeks ago I asked what a viaduct was and where there is a famous viaduct in our area. A viaduct is a long, high bridge that carries a railroad over a valley. The famous viaduct in our area is the Kinzua Bridge Viaduct that once soared almost a half mile across Kinzua Creek and was 301 feet high. At the time of its construction, it was the largest and highest railroad bridge in the world.