Arches National Park - Arches Features
Arches National Park Features - Arches National Park Travel Guide
Are you trying to plan a trip and undecided about which park or parks to visit? Are you trying to narrow down the choices and you are wondering what makes Arches special?
Arches National Park is a place like no other. Here you will find the largest concentration of natural arches in the world. You will be surrounded by gorgeous red sandstone rocks and arches that you just won't find anywhere else. Some of the most spectacular scenery from Courthouse Towers to Delicate Arch are located in Arches National Park.
- What are some features Arches NP: is a semi-arid canyon that is 25 percent exposed rock.
- Delicate Arch: World famous arch commonly seen on Utah license plate, commercial backdrops and more!
- Skyline Arch: In one day this arch doubled in size in the 1940's when half the arch broke off.
- Fiery Furnace: Sunset offers views where the red sandstone looks as though it is on fire.
- Park Avenue: Red sandstone rocks which resemble a city skyline.
- Balanced Rock: Famous sandstone rock carefully balancing on sandstone base.
- Courthouse Towers: Huge monoliths, perfect area for spectacular photography.
- Windows Section: Four large arches that can be seen from the roadway.
- Parade of Elephants: Can you see the elephants in the rocks?
- Salt Valley Overlook: Collapsed salt dome.
- Three Gossips: Monolith in the shape of three gossips.
Whether you have a day or multiple days to visit Arches National Park, there is more than enough to keep you entertained. Try to visit during sunrise and sunset to watch the red sandstone change to spectacular deep red colors. Make sure to have your camera ready!
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