All tagged Natural Bridge
An enormous 78ft long, 65ft. tall, rock arch hidden in forest in North-East Kentucky. Natural rock arches are usually associated with the Southwest, but there are over 150 arches within a five mile radius of the park. This area was heavily logged in the late nineteenth century but the lush forest here today shows how resilient nature can be. The park was originally a private tourist attraction owned by L&N Railroad but was donated to the state in 1926 and became one of Kentucky’s four original state parks later that year.
The centerpiece of the park is a natural bridge that stands over a 393ft long, 183ft tall, and 150ft wide tunnel. It is believed to be the largest travertine bridge in the world. The tunnel is so large it feels more like a cave. Pine Creek runs through the tunnel and creates a grotto oasis that has become a popular swimming hole for Arizonans looking to escape the summer heat. A small stream runs along the top of the bridge that plummets over its southern end.
Massive sandstone natural bridges span White Canyon, carved by water that periodically runs through it. Kachina Bridge spans 204ft, 210ft. above the canyon. Owachomo Bridge is 180ft. long and 104ft. high. Sipapu Bridge (the 13th largest in the world) spans 255ft and is 220ft. tall. Owachomo is at risk of falling, since it is only 9ft thick at its center and this area is prone to earthquakes.
