The “Rainbow Bridge” in Lake Lure was a memorial on the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge where pet owners left collars and tags to honor lost pets, inspired by the widely known Rainbow Bridge poem. Created by artist Amy Wald around 2022, it became a popular, moving spot for visitors to share in grief and celebrate their beloved animals. Sadly, the original Rainbow Bridge was destroyed by Hurricane Helene in 2024.
A new Rainbow Bridge is being designed by Amy Wald, who built the original Rainbow Bridge. The new bridge will be larger than the original, with expanded extra rails for visitors to place collars of their beloved departed pets.
The garden surrounding the rainbow Bridge is being designed by rose expert, Paul Zimmerman. Hi design includes pink dogwood trees. Plants around here are dog loving with scents for them to enjoy. Drift roses on the bank were planted in the colors of the Rainbow Bridge. A patio at the end of the Rainbow Bridge will feature benches and and a quiet place to sit with your pets. Visitors will be able to place collars of lost pets on the new Rainbow Bridge railings.
Sponsored by Vaughn-Jordan Foundation
