A Rainbow Turned to Stone
Rainbow Bridge is the world's largest known natural bridge. The span has undoubtedly inspired people throughout time--from the neighboring American Indian tribes who consider Rainbow Bridge sacred, to the 300,000 people from around the world who visit it each year.
Please visit Rainbow Bridge in a spirit that honors and respects the cultures to whom it is sacred.
Features
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Swoopy Rocks and Curvy Streams
Wind, rain, ice, and ever-present water working on hard and soft sandstone: Learn more about the geologic processes that formed Rainbow Bridge.
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Rainbow Bridge Centennial
On May 30, 2010, the National Park Service commemorated the 100th anniversary of Rainbow Bridge becoming a National Monument.
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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Although Rainbow Bridge National Monument is a separate unit of the National Park Service, it is managed by Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
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Did You Know?
This "Cowboyglyph" of a steer is easy to see from the trail to the observation area. Even though this glyph was made in only the last 100 years, it is no longer appropriate to make carvings of any kind on the canyon walls. In fact, it is illegal.