Less than ten months after the discovery expedition to Rainbow Bridge, President William Howard Taft proclaimed the site a National Monument under the 1906 Antiquities Act.
Rainbow Bridge NM was set aside on May 30, 1910 by President Taft because the natural bridge itself "...is of great scientific interest as an example of eccentric stream erosion, and it appears that the public interest would be promoted by reserving this bridge as a National Monument..."
Rainbow Bridge NM was set aside on May 30, 1910 by President Taft because the natural bridge itself "...is of great scientific interest as an example of eccentric stream erosion, and it appears that the public interest would be promoted by reserving this bridge as a National Monument..."
(Wayne Ranney)Appearence Saturday, May 29, 2010
10:00am - 12:00noon at Rainbow Bridge National Monument
Wayne Ranney will be at Rainbow Bridge to speak casually with visitors and answer questions about the geology of the bridge and the area.
This appearance was made possible by the Arizona Humanities Council.
