So you know that part in the Sistine Chapel where God and Adam are reaching for each other across space, like one lousy inch from a celestial high five? Landscape Arch is the rock version of that. As you drive through Bryce Canyon, simply stop off at the Natural Bridge lookout point, and voila! You've seen a pretty rad bridge formed by stream erosion, weathering and (our favorite force of nature) gravity. Natural Bridge | Bryce Canyon National Park But nowadays, Lake Powell's waters can get you pretty close to the bridge, making it an easy hike-and a nice break from all the waterskiing, tube wars and wakeboarding wicked awesome tricks. Once upon a time this bridge was incredibly remote, and required long hikes through rugged canyons. Delicate Arch has been standing for much longer than any of us-not so delicate is it? 5. This arch was formed in Entrada sandstone thanks to all kinds of weathering (wind, rain, sandblasts, etc.) over millions of years. Owachomo is in its last phase, and there's question about whether there's a fatal crack that could compromise its strength, or if it will stand for centuries to come.
However, there is no longer a stream that is contributing to its continuing erosion-it's now eroding from rain, frost action and sandblast. Since it's a bridge (not an arch) it was formed by stream erosion. Owachomo Bridge | Natural Bridges National Monument Here's our Top 7 natural bridges & arches you can immediately add to your bucket list. If untold acres of partially digested sandstone leaves you cold, we'll eat our words. These seven arches are worth their weight in ketchup packets.
Just set your Big Mac down with your biases for a sec and hear us out. Okay, so Utah boasts an architectural freak-scape of sky-spanning natural bridges. You've never been to Utah's red rock country.So what? You've seen some golden arches in your day, and they came with fries.