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Welcome to Natural Bridges!

Natural Bridges preserves some of the finest examples of natural stone architecture in the southwest. On a tree-covered mesa next to deep sandstone canyons, three natural bridges formed when meandering streams slowly cut through the canyon walls. In honor of the Native Americans that made this area their home, the bridges are named "Kachina," "Owachomo" and "Sipapu."
 
Outdoor Education

Outdoor Education

Canyon Country Outdoor Education, a cooperative venture between the National Park Service, local school districts and nonprofit organizations, leads school groups on field trips throughout the area. Educators can download the teacher's guide for grades one through six.
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The Milky Way as seen from Owachomo Bridge (photo by Wally Pacholka/www.AstroPics.com).

Dark-Sky Park

Natural Bridges has one of the darkest night skies in the country. In fact, the beauty of the night sky here led the International Dark-Sky Association to designate Natural Bridges as the world’s first International Dark Sky Park.
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Explore the Area

Explore the Area

There are many overlooks and features along the scenic drive at Natural Bridges. Several of the more popular ones can be reached via moderately strenuous descents into the canyons. Here you can learn about these features before you arrive in the park.
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Natural Bridges
HC-60 Box 1
Lake Powell, Utah 84533

Phone

Visitor Information
(435) 692-1234 ext. 16

Fax

(435) 692-1111

Climate

During spring (April through May) and fall (mid-September through October), high temperatures average 60 to 80F and lows average 30 to 50F. Summer temperatures often exceed 100F, making strenuous exercise difficult.
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Communities Surrounding Natural Bridges National Monument
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Blanding, UT (50 min. ) Pop. 3,162
Mexican Hat, UT (54 min. ) Pop. 88
Bluff, UT (1 hr.  7 min. ) Pop. 4,700