Rainbow Bridge National Monument

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A large natural rock arch spans a canyon with people looking up at it. — Visitors stop at the second viewing area to get a close look of Rainbow Bridge.Photo: NPS Photo/ Chris Eaton

Rainbow Bridge is one of the world's largest known natural bridges. The span has undoubtedly inspired people throughout time--from the neighboring Native American tribes who consider Rainbow Bridge sacred, to the thousands of visitors from around the world who visit it each year. Please visit Rainbow Bridge in a spirit that honors and respects the cultures to whom it is sacred.

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A silhouetted rock arch under a stary sky with a satellite flying by. — Rainbow Bridge National Monument is an International Dark Sky Sanctuary.Photo: NPS Photo/ M. Prachthauser

A natural stone arch sits between red rock canyon walls. A mountain is seen through the arch. — Navajo Mountain is seen through Rainbow Bridge as you approach up the trail.Photo: NPS Photo/ Brent & Dawn Davis

A large natural stone arch spans a red rock canyon. — What many now consider the "back" of Rainbow Bridge was the first view of the bridge those who hike the Navajo Mountain Trails see.Photo: NPS Photo

An aerial photo of a natural stone arch in a red rock canyon — Rainbow Bridge as seen from a plane.Photo: NPS Photo

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