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Arches National Park
Visiting Arches National Park is like
visiting another planet, one with
thousands of natural sandstone arches, red
rocks and landforms in amazing
con<igurations, and light that seems to
change every moment. The way the
shadows play across the arches makes the
park especially intriguing for
photographers, who are drawn to
capturing its enchanting vistas at dawn and dusk in particular. But Arches National Park is not just a shutterbug's paradise. Sitting 5 miles northwest of Moab, Utah, the park boasts 26 miles of scenic road and hikes for every level of <itness. Hikers can choose from a wide variety of trails, from short 20-minute walks to Balanced Rock and the Double Arch, to more remote and challenging treks through the Fiery Furnace and up to Delicate Arch. When you need to come back down to Earth,
simply look up: the Colorado Plateau is home to some of the darkest skies in the contiguous 48 United States, yielding impressive views of the Milky Way. Arches National Park is known for its' remarkable natural red sandstone arches. Arches lies near the heart of a desert called the Colorado Plateau in the state of Utah. Arches has plenty to keep you busy during your visit with various hiking opportunities to a gorgeous scenic drive through the park. To many, the most outstanding natural features of Arches are the park's geologic formations.