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Arches National Park

Arches National Park is a mind-boggling landscape almost like another planet! Towering spires of colorful rock in a sort of "high desert" environment. There are all sots of scenic views in addition to the actual arches that are left from a selective erosion and collapse of ancient rock. There is also the Salt Valley, a long and wide valley between two craggy ridges that is a result of underground salt deposits having dissolved and leaving a massive tunnel-like hollow that later caved in.

The park is huge, more than 119 square miles and has miles of roads and many trails as well as a campground. The park is located just north of Moab Utah, near the southern border of the state.

This was part of the Grand Tour 2016, a 5800 mile drive through flyover country!

Balanced Rock
Balanced Rock
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Sand Dune Arch
Toward Moab
Toward Moab
Bike Trail
Bike Trail
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Mountain Goat
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Arches Scenic Drive
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View from Drive
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Fallen Rock
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Struggling Juniper
Struggling Juniper
High Desert
High Desert
Thunderstorm Ahead
Thunderstorm Ahead
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Arches in Process
Arches in Process
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Balanced Rock
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One of a Pair
One of a Pair
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Storm Clouds
Storm Clouds
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Salt Valley
The Raven
The Raven
Boom-Boom Alert!
Boom-Boom Alert!
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Sand Dune Arch Trail
Sand Dune Arch Trail
Foreboding View
Foreboding View
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Sand Dune Arch
Rocky Wall
Rocky Wall