A red rock wonderland
Visit Arches and discover a landscape of contrasting colors, landforms and textures unlike any other in the world. The park has over 2,000 natural stone arches, in addition to hundreds of soaring pinnacles, massive fins and giant balanced rocks. This red rock wonderland will amaze you with its formations, refresh you with its trails, and inspire you with its sunsets.
Features
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What's blooming now?
A crackle of red, a cascade of blue... Wildflowers enliven desert landscapes. Check out the online Flower Guide to see what's blooming now.
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Looking to camp?
The Devils Garden Campround fills up months in advance, but there are lots of other options in the Moab area.
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Water in the desert
Refill your reusable water bottles at the visitor center, campground, or Devils Garden trailhead (seasonally).
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Art on the rocks
Catch the Community Artist in the Parks during your visit and watch how landscape inspires art.
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Stay connected
Join Arches on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube to share your park experiences with us and our growing online community.
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Ready for a squeeze?
Thinking about joining a Fiery Furnace tour? Watch a video and see what to expect on this popular, three-hour hike offered mid-Feb. through Nov.
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Did You Know?
In the late 1800s, John Wesley Wolfe, a disabled Civil War veteran, and his son, Fred, built a homestead in what is now Arches National Park. A weathered log cabin, root cellar, and corral remain as evidence of the primitive ranch they operated for more than 10 years.