According to geologists the park s namesake natural bridge made of 550 million year old bedrock marble was carved into its iconic arch by the forces of glacial melt water over 13 000 years ago. Located off rte 8.
The warm up dance starts at 6 30 pm and the regular dance program.
Natural bridge state park ma. There is a short walkway above and through the chasm plus another short wooded. Natural bridge state resort park and square dance caller jane bolin invite you on saturdays from may through october to hoedown island for some easy to learn appalachian square dancing line dancing two stepping polka s waltzes and other couple and individual dances. Natural bridge state park is home to the only natural white marble arch in north america.
8 north adams ma 01247 413 663 6392. Natural bridge state park is 15 miles south of historic lexington virginia 35 minutes north of roanoke virginia and only 15 miles from the blue ridge parkway milepost 62. Named for its natural bridge of white marble unique in north america the park also offers woodland walks with views of a dam made of white marble and a picturesque old marble quarry.
Fishing is allowed in the park hunting is not. Hours for natural bridge state park memorial day through columbus day sunday saturday. You may also take a tour of the marble quarry on site.
Discover a geologic wonder at this 48 acre park. Natural bridge state park is a massachusetts state park located in the city of north adams in the northwestern part of the state. The marble of the natural bridge dates back approximately 550 million years and the shape of the arch is thought to have been formed by glacier melt over 13 000 years ago.
Today the bridge spans the bubbling hudson brook as it twists and tumbles through a steep 60 foot gorge one. The highlight of this park is a natural white marble arch giving the park its name. In the summer months knowledgeable park interpreters are on hand to explain the natural forces that created the bridge and its more recent human related history.
The natural bridge for which the park is named according to geologists is 550 million year old bedrock marble carved into an arch by the force of glacial melt water over 13 000 years ago. Natural bridge state park north adams. Natural bridge state park.
Mccauley road off rte. Natural bridge va is located in the beautiful shenandoah valley just off interstate 81 exits 175 and 180 a. Natural bridge state park va has been designated as a virginia historical landmark and a national historical landmark.
The 37th state park was dedicated on september 24 2016 and was listed on the national register of historic places as a national historic landmark in 1988 the 215 foot tall natural bridge is a limestone gorge carved out by cedar creek. One of the best places in new england to demonstrate the effects of glaciation. Examine the only naturally formed white marble arch and man made white marble dam in north america and tour an abandoned marble quarry.
Address phone number natural bridge state park reviews. There is a 0 25 mile walkway above and through the chasm and a 0 5 mile wooded walking trail. Natural bridge became a state park in 1985 to preserve its unique geologic features.
