First Kinzua Bridge Festival—
the first Festival at the Bridge since the
July 2003 Tornado, Mt. Jewett, PA
September 18-19, 2004

Candid Shots

Arlington Express: left to right--Brian, Judy, Darrel, Mary Ann
Arlington Express: Brian, Judy, Darrel, Mary Ann

Judy, Darrel, Mary Ann
Judy, Darrel, Mary Ann

Brian, Judy, Darrel
Brian, Judy, Darrel

Debby and Bill Kilmer giving away prizes while Darrel waits to perform.
Debby and Bill Kilmer giving away prizes while Darrel waits to perform.

Judy Shunk accompanies Lana Marisa.
Judy Shunk accompanies Lana Marisa.

Judy and Bob Shunk, Mary Ann Burggraf, and Darrel jammed at home later in the evening.
Judy and Bob Shunk, Mary Ann Burggraf, and Darrel Goodman jammed at home later in the evening.

Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl were around to remind visitors to protect forests and animals.
Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl were around to remind visitors to protect forests and animals.

The first view of the bridge appears that nothing happened.
The first view of the bridge appears that nothing happened.

A closer approach shows the major damage suffered by the bridge during the July 2003 tornado.
A closer approach shows the major damage suffered by the bridge during the July 2003 tornado.

Structural towers that once held the bridge 300 feet above the valley floor lie strewn across the valley.
Structural towers that once held the bridge 300 feet above the valley floor lie strewn across the valley.

Prior to the tornado the entire area was heavily forested with mature trees.
Prior to the tornado the entire area was heavily forested with mature trees.

The Kinzua Bridge State Park is located four miles north of US Route 6 near Mt. Jewett, PA.

Back to Cowgirl Clara's
Thursday, September 23, 2004