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The first glimpse of one of the World's largest Natural Bridges comes into view as you are docking your boat at the small marina. |
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Even in a telephoto shot from the dock, it is impossible to show the vast size of the bridge. |
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A picture from the highest point on the short trail from the dock to the bridge. Click on the photo to enlarge it, the small specks in the lower left corner of the picture are people from a tour boat. Even with people providing a perspective, it is nearly impossible to show the enormity of this majestic geological feature. |
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This small flow of water is why it is a "Bridge"
and not an "Arch" - Bridge Creek seen at the bottom of this
view is continuing its work of deepening the channel below the bridge.
But the pile of rubble at the base of the left leg of the bridge is a reminder that other processes are at work to "dismantle" the bridge - in some distant day nature will eradicate the bridge - but fortunately, probably not in our life-time. |
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A sure sign of the summer heat - a small shade canopy has been constructed near the bridge's viewing area. |
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Carved from Navajo Sandstone, the bridge spans 275 feet and has a height of 290 feet. It was first seen by white men on Aug. 14, 1909. The search party was led by Byron Cummings and John Wetherill, a brother of the Richard Wetherill, the discoverer of the magnificent ruins of Cliff Palace in Mesa Verde. |