Our route today took us from Bicknell, UT on highway 24 east to 95 south to 275 west which takes you to Natural Bridges National Monument then 95 east to Blanding, UT. Once again the word spectacular comes to mind. We have been so privileged to be able to tour the national parks we have. I can't even begin to express how beautiful the areas are that we have been in. Photos just are such a small part of the exceptional beauty that surrounds us. The trip today was another example of that beauty. The real downside to this trip is that we are 'seniors' and many of the side trails are just to much for us to do.
Incredible, just Incredible
Fingers
Cheese Box Butte
Natural Bridges National Monument is Utah's first National Monument. There isn't any other place in the world that can boast of having three natural bridges. Just as we entered the park we found a picnic table just waiting for us so lunch was had. 
Us eating lunch
Sipapu Bridge is the first bridge we came to. We learned that it has had several names over the years and finally the word Sipapu was chosen for the bridge because it means 'place of emergence.' This natural bridge is 268 feet wide and 220 feet tall.
Sipapu Bridge - look for the hole
Kachina Bridge was named for the Hopi kachina spirit which frequently displayed lightening snake symbols on their bodies. 
Kachina Bridge
Owachomo Bridge is a Hopi Indian word for 'rock mound.' On the upper left side of the bridge is a rock outcrop which suggested the name for the bridge. The bridge is 180 feet wide and 106 feet tall.
Owachomo Bridge
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