Natural Bridges National Monument

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Location: Lake Powell, UT

This stunning park is located 42 miles west of Blanding in southwestern Utah. Here stream action has cut three spectacular natural bridges in the sandstone of White Canyon. The bridges in the sandstone of White Canyon. The bridges have Hopi Indian names: delicate Owachomo means "rock mounds", massive Kachina means "dancer", while Sipapu, the second-largest natural bridge in the world, means "place of emergence." A 9 mile scenic drive has overlooks of the bridges, canyons, and ancient Puebloan ruins. Moderate to difficult trails, some with metal stairs, lead down to each bridge. A longer trail follows the stream bed beneath all three bridges. The park became the first international Dark Sky Park due to minimal light pollution and fantastic stargazing. The visitor center, exhibits and campground are open year round.