Water and ice, extreme temperatures, and underground salt movement are responsible for the sculptured rock scenery of Arches National Park. On clear, blue-sky days it is difficult to imagine such violent forces – or the 100 million years of erosion that crest this land boosting one of the world’s greatest densities of natural arches. Over 2,000 cataloged arches range in size from a three-foot opening, the minimum considered an arch, to the longest, Landscape Arch, measuring 306 feet base to base. Towering spires, pinnacles, and balanced rocks – perched atop seemingly inadequate bases – vie with the arches as scenic spectacles.
I thought the brochure beautifully describes the park. It is incredible!!! The park is only 10 minutes from our campground so we went two evening to enjoy the sites. The second evening staying to see the sunset. 🌅
