Okay not a very festive picture. This is one of the bridges on our property that criss-cross the Miner's Ravine Creek. It has a very abandoned air about it right now.
I went out, just before dusk tonight, with my camera to see what the creek was up to. Literally. It was threatening to go over the banks on Sunday but we have had a bit of a respite from all the rain the past two days and it has receded a little bit.
I think I've mentioned this before but the man that built our house also built four bridges on the property. Two proper suspension bridges over the creek, a covered bridge over the pond and small bridge over a little gulch.
Our property is bisected by the Miner's Ravine Creek. It is a year round creek and in the ten years we've lived here it has only flooded once. That was pretty spectacular. Our house is well above it so it was never in any danger.
Normally the creek is about 15 feet across but one New Year's Eve day we awoke to a 100 foot river coursing through our back yard.
Here is a little video of how it looked today – if you want the experience of walking on the bridge.
Beautiful, if not a bit scary… what a cool bridge to have on your property.
I love the amount of property you have around your home. . . & having a creek run through it. . . it sounds wonderful! Hope you stay safe in all the rain that California has received. We are getting a bit of it here in AZ today. . . (but it’s always welcome here!) Thanks for the video. . . love the sound of the creek.
xo, Bren
That was one very cool video. Love your place. Lizzie
Yes, folks, that bridge is just as scary as it looks!