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Arches National Park |
The park is located in eastern Utah |
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| Arches National Park is a great place to plan your outdoor family vacation around, as it is close to several national parks that make it easy to go exploring the unique features of the Utah national park areas. Arches offer outstanding natural sandstone arches that will truly amaze the viewer. There is also hiking, mountain biking, backpacking, rock climbing, and camping, giving plenty of outdoor adventure. Check out below for great Arches National Park information.
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Uniqueness - Arches National Park preserves over two thousand natural sandstone arches, including the world-famous Delicate Arch, in addition to a variety of unique geological resources and formations. To many, th... (click here for more)
Park and Visitor Center Hours - The Park is open year-round. The visitor center is open daily from 8am to 4:30pm, with extended hour’s spring through fall. The visitor center is closed on December 25th. Visitors with mobility impair... (click here for more)
History & Statistics - In 1929, President Herbert Hoover signed the legislation creating Arches National Monument, to protect the arches, spires, balanced rocks, and other sandstone formations. In 1971 Congress changed the ... (click here for more)
Natural Features - Arches National Park lies atop an underground salt bed called the “Paradox Formation” which is responsible for the arches, spires, balanced rocks, fins and eroded monoliths common throughout the park.... (click here for more)
Flora - Arches is located in a “high desert," with elevations ranging from 4,085 to 5,653 feet above sea level. It lies near the heart of a desert called the “Colorado Plateau.” The climate is one of very hot... (click here for more)
Activities in the Park - Arches offers great opportunities for both road and mountain biking. Though there are no bike lanes and traffic can be heavy at times; biking the scenic drive is a great way to see the park. The Salt ... (click here for more)
Environmental Impact - Several animal and plant infestations have significantly altered the area's ecology, disrupting food chains and nutrient cycles by out-competing native organisms in their own habitat. Non-native plant... (click here for more)
Weather - In summer, June through September, temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit and winter, December through February; temperatures often drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures may range 50 ... (click here for more)
Rules, Regulations and Safety - Avoiding the fragile cryptobiotic soil crusts is simple. Always drive or ride on designated roads. Respect road closures and search for places wide enough to pass other vehicles rather than driving ov... (click here for more)
Wildlife - Desert animals have a variety of adaptations for dealing with the temperature and moisture stresses present in Arches. Most desert animals are nocturnal, being most active at night. This can be an ada... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - Remember that all wildlife is wild and protected. Do not feed or harass any wildlife. Keep your distance from all wildlife.... (click here for more)
Fees - The fee for motorcycles, bicycles and walk-ins (per person) is $5.00 for 7 days. Vehicle fees are $10.00 for 7 days. Entrance fee waivers are available to groups when the purpose of their visit is edu... (click here for more)
Camping - The Devils Garden Campground is located eighteen miles from the park entrance and is open year-round, allowing for winter camping. Facilities include potable water, picnic tables, grills, as well as p... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - Canyonlands National Park, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Hovenweep National Monument, Canyon Rims Bureau of Land Management Recreational Area, Manti-La Sal National Forest, Uintah and Ouray In... (click here for more)
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