State Park · Virginia, United States
Natural Bridge State Park
Natural Bridge State Park is a state park in Virginia, United States, covering 1,540 acres (623 ha), established in 2016.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Natural Bridge, Virginia, United States |
| Area | 1,540 acres (623 ha) |
| Established | 2016 |
| Managed by | Virginia state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Natural Bridge State Park
Natural Bridge is a geological formation in Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States, comprising a 215-foot-high (66 m) natural arch with a span of 90 feet (27 m). It is situated within a gorge carved from the surrounding mountainous limestone terrain by Cedar Creek, a small tributary of the James River. Consisting of horizontal limestone strata, Natural Bridge is the remains of the roof of a cave or tunnel through which the Cedar Creek once flowed. Natural Bridge has been designated a Virginia Historic Landmark and a National Historic Landmark.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
More parks in Virginia
Shenandoah National Park
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Bear Creek Lake State Park
Breaks Interstate Park
Caledon State Park
Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park
Frequently asked questions
Where is Natural Bridge State Park?
Natural Bridge State Park is in Virginia, United States.
When was Natural Bridge State Park established?
Natural Bridge State Park was established in 2016, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Natural Bridge State Park?
Natural Bridge State Park covers 1,540 acres (623 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Virginia_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Virginia state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_Bridge_State_Park_(Virginia) — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).