It is quiet at the beaver bridge today. Only the sounds of nearby birds keep me company. The water level is lower than the last time I visited. It smells bad and the water has turned green. The only signs of life are the birds that fly by and the tiny fish that can be …
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First Visit to the Beaver Bridge 10/17
I got to the Beaver Bridge today at 12:30 pm; it was 60 degrees and cloudy. The water was shallow (0-5ft) and clouded with sediment. It was wet out today, so the banks of the pond were very slippery. In the shallowest parts of the water and all along the bank there are common reeds …
How to get to the Beaver Bridge
The entrance to Centennial Woods is on Carrigan Drive just past the police station. You should see a UVM Centennial Woods sign and an old bike rack that mark the trail head. Once you have found the entrance follow the trail until you come the white “Caution Poison Ivy” sign then turn left. Follow this …
How/Why I Chose the Beaver Bridge
I first came across this bridge by accident while on a hike with a friend. I thought it was a cool little spot because it is just a small pond surrounded by the forest. I also liked the idea of potentially seeing a beaver as I study this place every week. It is super close …