The year 2022 was a very unique time for Roadtirement and, frankly, the entire country. The pandemic fears had greatly decreased and in lots of ways daily life seemed to be back to close to “normal”. We did have many enjoyable trips in 2022. Here is a quick snapshot of some of those adventures.
Mom says it is time to go
As we predicted last year in July, our travels were altered to include more trips closer to home, and of shorter durations. We did, however, truly enjoy these shorter jaunts and like many, we discovered many interesting attractions close to home.
Round barn built in 1910
This barn’s Mail Pouch paint job is fading fast.
Maj really got into visiting historic covered bridges. Indiana is known for the large number of these beautiful structures. There are several different types of bridge truss systems, and we found several different ones as we ventured around central and southern Indiana an Ohio. Some of the old iron bridges are also interesting pieces of history, and they are disappearing quickly.
Beautiful white reconstructed bridge
The Burr-Arch truss system
Closed to road traffic in 1996, it is now open only to foot traffic.
Howe truss system
Abandoned iron bridge
We also enjoyed going to cemeteries. The history represented in both large and small cemeteries can be very fascinating. Some are part of church properties, others are on land not part of any structure at all. We came across several interesting cemeteries as well as many many fascinating monuments and headstones.
White Bronze metal monument
View through a gate
Roadtirement 
Here’s hoping 2023 will be a great year with many more adventures for you both!
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Thanks, Crandew, we hope you have a healthy and prosperous 2023 too.
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Eautiful pictures.
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Thanks, Molly.
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Hoping 2023 is a better year for all, Maj and Sher! I enjoyed your look back at 2002 here.
We have a a few covered bridges out our way. This is one of them.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimanek_Bridge
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Thanks, Lavinia. The article on the Oregon bridge, thanks for that. It had a great link to a list of all the bridges in your state, also fun to see. 😉
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I’ve driven over that Shimanek bridge many a time. Driving the back roads is a prettier route than taking I-5 north up towards Salem.
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Totally agree. I-5 is my least of all interstates to traverse. Your state is beautiful!
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Most enjoyable!
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Glad you liked it, Anne. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. 😉😁
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Love those covered bridges
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Thanks, Sheree
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Pleasure
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A good round up of your earlier themes
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Thank you so much Derrick.
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Nearby adventures are so rewarding and fun it makes you wonder why you weren’t doing more of that all along. Here’s to a grand new year for exploration!
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Thanks, Brandi, there is wisdom on your comment! 😉
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Wonderful review of 2022.
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Thanks, Tim.
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I love wildlife 👌👌👌
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We do too! Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
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