Arches
Grand County, UT
1971
National Park Since
Summary
Arches National Park is a national park in eastern Utah, United States. The park is adjacent to the Colorado River, 4 mi (6 km) north of Moab, Utah. The park contains more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches, including the well-known Delicate Arch, which constitute the highest density of natural arches in the world. It also contains a variety of other unique geological resources and formations. The national park lies above an underground evaporite layer or salt bed, which is the main cause of the formation of the arches, spires, balanced rocks, sandstone fins, and eroded monoliths in the area.
Wildlife
Sounds of the Park
Things to Do
Visitors at Arches National Park can partake in hiking, biking, camping, backpacking, horseback riding, or stargazing. Note that reservations are required to enter between April 1 and October 31.
When to Visit
Arches National Park has a semi-arid climate with cold winters and hot summers. Precipitation is rare year round. To avoid extreme temperatures, the best time to visit is either the spring or fall.
Fun Fact
The park's Delicate Arch is commonly seen as a symbol for the state of Utah, and is on its license plates and postage stamps.