Utah's First National Monument
Three majestic natural bridges invite you to ponder the power of water in a landscape usually defined by its absence. View them from an overlook, or hit the trails and experience their grandeur from below. Declared a National Monument in 1908, the bridges are named "Kachina," "Owachomo" and "Sipapu" in honor of the Native Americans that once made this area their home.
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Discover the Dark
Home to some of the darkest skies in the country, Natural Bridges was the world’s first "International Dark Sky Park."
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Take a Hike!
There's no better way to see a natural bridge than to walk through it. Get up close and personal with one or all of the bridges on our hiking trails.
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Connect with Us
Your visit doesn't have to end when you leave, and it can begin before you arrive! Join us on Facebook and become part of our online community.
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Outdoor Classroom
Our outdoor education program leads local school groups on field trips throughout the area. Join the fun and download our teachers' guides.
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Art in the Parks
Our Artist in the Parks program connects local artists to the inspiring landscapes of National Parks and Monuments in southeast Utah.
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Meet our new Friends
The Bates Wilson Legacy Fund honors a former Arches superintendent and provides direct support to the National Parks and Monuments of southeast Utah.
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Did You Know?
Naturally occurring sandstone basins called “potholes” collect rain water and wind-blown sediment, forming tiny ecosystems where a fascinating collection of plants and animals live. Tadpole shrimp, fairy shrimp and many insects can be found in potholes.