Good water quality, lack of fishing pressure, a spectacular setting, a location close to many metro areas and plenty of native, holdover and stocked trout are just a few of the many reasons to plan a trip soon.
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| "A river runs through it" - - - and so do many trout streams. While not as well known as the storied streams of South Eastern PA, Bedford County's cold water fisheries, both limestone and freestone, will provide the most discriminating fly fisherman (or woman) with plenty of challenge and diversity. Good water quality, lack of fishing pressure, a spectacular setting, a location close to many metro areas and plenty of native, holdover and stocked trout are just a few of the many reasons to plan a trip soon. |
 | Covered Bridge Inn guests have exclusive fishing privleges (on a catch and release basis) at the on-site limestone stream. A brochure detailing fly fishing opportunities on 5 nearby streams is available at the inn. |
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The Inn is well known for its gardens, which received the local garden club award in 2001. Guests enjoy water gardens, a woodland garden and flower and vegetable gardens.  |   |
Outdoor seasonal activities include downhill skiing (and rentals), snow tubing and sleight rides at Blue Knob Resort. 14 miles of cross country skiing at the Inn and next door at Shawnee State Park.
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Fireside chats are a great way to wind down ... available in the Inn's common room or outdoors in the "Smokehouse". Marshmallows are available for toasting, of course.