One Of The Oddest Geological Wonders Is Located Right Here In Tennessee
The Natural Bridge in Sewanee, Tennessee has made headlines for all the right reasons. It’s a beautiful natural site, a bridge cut hard out of rock. But do you know how it actually formed? Where it is, how you can see it for yourself? We visited for ourselves, and it’s one of the strangest stories we’ve heard this side of the Mississippi. Take a look!
At 25 feet high in the air, the Sewanee Natural Bridge is a sandstone arch that has never been tainted by the touch of man. It is located in Franklin County, and was named for the nearby University of the South. Curious how it came to be? The reality is stranger than you'd think...
It was actually formed by a giant sinkhole! It's is held to high belief that a wet weather spring caused the surrounding area to erode, resulting in this stunning sandstone bridge.
Here's a view at the top of the bridge - yikes! You can find the natural bridge on a hike through the South Cumberland State park, a 3-acre designated state protected area that you can access off of Highway 56. Simply follow it through to the fantastically named, "Natural Bridge Road," and you're ready to begin your adventure! There's parking available as well, so no worries on that end.
A stunning natural bridge formed by a sinkhole. Who knew? You're pretty interesting sometimes, Tennessee. What a beautiful, strange little state we have. The natural bridge looks over Lost Cove, a large karst formation that's been cut out of the Cumberland Plateau. The stunning trail of rock formations has that strange sinkhole to thank!
Take a closer look with this Youtube video by BryGuy112:
What a neat place! What a wondrous hidden treasure, Tennessee. If you’re hungry after your trip, you should take a peek at the Ultimate Pizza Bucket List In Tennessee That Will Make Your Mouth Water.
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