National Monument · Utah, United States
Rainbow Bridge National Monument
Rainbow Bridge National Monument is a national monument in Utah, United States, covering 160 acres (65 ha), established in 1910.
National Monument · Utah, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Utah, United States |
| Area | 160 acres (65 ha) |
| Established | 1910 |
| Coordinates | 37.0772° N, 110.9642° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Rainbow Bridge National Monument
Rainbow Bridge is a natural arch in southern Utah, United States. With a span of 275 feet (84 m), as reported in 1974 by the Bureau of Reclamation, and height of 290 feet (88 m), it is one of the largest natural arches in the world. At the top it is 42 feet (13 m) thick and 33 feet (10 m) wide. The bridge, which is of cultural importance to a number of area Native American tribes, has been designated a Traditional Cultural Property by the National Park Service. Rainbow Bridge National Monument was protected in 1910, and it is administered by Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Page Municipal Airport (PGA) · Page, United States · 28.7 miles away
- Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN) · Grand Canyon - Tusayan, United States · 101.8 miles away
- Cedar City Regional Airport (CDC) · Cedar City, United States · 124.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Rainbow Bridge National Monument?
Rainbow Bridge National Monument is in Utah, United States (37.0772° N, 110.9642° W).
When was Rainbow Bridge National Monument established?
Rainbow Bridge National Monument was established in 1910, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Rainbow Bridge National Monument?
Rainbow Bridge National Monument covers 160 acres (65 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow_Bridge_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/rabr/ — Official park page.