| 词条 | Tonto Natural Bridge |
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| name = Tonto Natural Bridge State Park | iucn_category = | iucn_ref = | photo = Tonto Natural Bridge.JPG | photo_caption = Tonto Natural Bridge | map = USA Arizona | map_image = | map_size = | map_caption = Location of Tonto Natural Bridge State Park in Arizona | relief = | location = Gila, Arizona, United States | nearest_city = | nearest_town = | coordinates = {{coord|34|19|11|N|111|27|24|W|display=inline,title}} | coords_ref = | length = | length_mi = | length_km = | width = | width_mi = | width_km = | area_acre = 161 | area_ref = | elevation = {{convert|4530|ft|m|abbr=on}} | elevation_avg = | elevation_min = | elevation_max = | dimensions = | designation = | authorized = | created = | designated = | established = 1969 | named_for = | visitation_num = | visitation_year = | visitation_ref = | governing_body = Arizona State Parks | administrator = | operator = | owner = | website = | embedded = }} Tonto Natural Bridge is a natural arch in Arizona, United States, that is believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world. The area surrounding the bridge has been made into a state park called Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, which is located off State Route 87, just {{convert|10|mi|km}} north of Payson.[1] Tonto Natural Bridge stands over a {{convert|400|ft|m|adj=mid|-long}} tunnel that measures {{convert|150|ft}} at its widest point and reaches a height of {{convert|183|ft}}. HistoryThis natural bridge was first documented by David Gowan, a Scotsman, in 1877 while hiding from hostile Apache tribe members.[1][2] Gowan was impressed by the location and persuaded his family to emigrate and live there.[2] Gowan also tried to claim the land for himself under squatter's rights.[1] Gowan family members lived near the bridge until 1948. Their lodge building survives to this day and is included in the National Register of Historic Places. Park facilities
ClosureIt was announced in early 2010 that the park was scheduled to close on June 3, 2010 because of budget cuts and to allow for repairs to the historic lodge.[3][4] Three groups eventually donated funds to allow the park to stay open until the end of September 2011.[5] References1. ^1 2 {{cite web | author = Arizona State Parks | title = Tonto Natural Bridge State Park | url = http://azstateparks.com/Parks/TONA/index.html}} 2. ^1 {{cite web | last = Crossley | first = John | title = Tonto Natural Bridge State Park | url = http://www.americansouthwest.net/arizona/tonto_natural_bridge/state_park.html | publisher = AmericanSouthwest.net}} 3. ^{{cite news | last = Coates | first = Bill | title = State park closures will turn away visitors and their money | newspaper = Arizona Capitol Times | date = February 27, 2009}} 4. ^{{cite press release | author = Arizona State Parks | title = Arizona State Parks Board Temporarily Closes Two State Parks | url = http://azstateparks.com/press/2009/PR_02-24-09.html | date = 2009-02-24 | deadurl = yes | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091123202804/http://azstateparks.com/press/2009/PR_02-24-09.html | archivedate = 2009-11-23 | df = }} 5. ^{{cite press release | author = Arizona State Parks | title = Tonto Natural Bridge State Park Again Rescued By Rim Country Residents | url = http://azstateparks.com/press/2010/PR_08-06-10.html | date = 2010-08-06}} External links{{commons category|Tonto Natural Bridge State Park}}
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