"Arches National Park" Arches National Park by Ischyros

Arches National Park Travel Guide: 609 reviews and 1,552 photos

View through Broken Arch - Arches National Park

Landscape Arch

People often ask me why I like Arches so much. Then I give them a strange look and tell them I'd just like to wait for the bus in peace. No, seriously though, Arches National Park is easily one of my favorite national parks.* I know I say that a lot, but this time I really mean it!** It's a beautiful place filled with over 2,000 known arches, the largest concentration of natural arches in the world! Arches is a popular destination for families because it is easily accessable from Moab and many of the most popular arches can be seen either from your car or by taking a short easy walk. People say to me, "Brandon," they say, "what created the arches in Arches National Park?" Then I usually smack them because I've already told them I just want to wait for the bus in peace. After they give me a thorough beating for smacking them, I finally give in and tell them that rain and wind over thousands of years have broken out lays of rock fins and cliffs. This rain and wind eats away at the soft underlayer of rock leaving freehanging arches. If you would like to learn more about how arches are formed, visit your local library because I really do just want to wait for the bus in peace!

*this line is repeated on almost every page I've created about a national park.

**again, this line is repeated on almost every page I've created about a national park.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Easily accessable, family friendly, plenty of short walks
Cons:Hot in summer, crowds

Last visit to Arches National Park: Aug 2000
Intro Updated Nov 27, 2006
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North and South Windows - Arches National Park

The Windows Section Things to Do (12)

The Windows Section of Arches National Park contains numberous trails running to North Window, South Window, and Turrett... more travel advice

Park Avenue Things to Do (12)

This one-mile one-way hike is an easy walk through towering rock fins. They soar overhead giving the illusion of walking... more travel advice

Broken Arch Things to Do (12)

Broken Arch is so named because from a distance it appears broken in the middle on the top. It isn't broken though. This... more travel advice

Sand Dune Arch Things to Do (12)

The trail to Sand Dune Arch is a short, but sandy trail. This trail is unique in that the arch it leads to rests between... more travel advice

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Transportation (2)
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RedEaredPanda Nov 21, 2004 at 10:14 AM

Enjoyed browsing through your Arches national park pages.. You have some very helpful tips and absolutely gorgeous pictures.. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.. Hope to visit sometime soon!! Rafi
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windsorgirl May 7, 2004 at 7:08 PM

well I'm glad I came across your pages....you seem like THE expert on Arches NP. Thanks for all the great info, I'll be visiting there this Oct.
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in4ik Mar 4, 2004 at 9:57 PM

Thank you for your page! I can't wait to go and see Arches myself in couple of weeks!
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mcpangie Jan 26, 2004 at 4:52 PM

I'll have to go back someday and see Arches a little more thoroughly! Wonderful pics.
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BerniShand Jan 24, 2004 at 7:09 AM

this is a great page, I had never ever heard of the Arches before I cam to your pages, now they are on my must see list, thank you
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acemj Aug 12, 2003 at 7:58 PM

All of the formations have such creative names. The petrified dunes are amazing. Well done, Brandon.
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mrclay2000 May 11, 2003 at 8:21 AM

A premiere page that deserves much more notice!
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dgeorge10 Feb 26, 2003 at 7:55 PM

Breathtaking... thanks for sharing.
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dsantosh Feb 14, 2003 at 1:17 AM

Simply incredible...superb page..what information..
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jmarkoos Nov 8, 2002 at 10:59 PM

Thank you Brandon-I like National Parks-I live in:-))