Education

A school bus is parked along a road near a large red sandstone wall. A group of students with a park ranger hike on a path through shrubs and grasses towards the bus.

For Teachers

Unique desert plants, wily lizards and ravens, and sandstone sculptures ignite the imagination. Arches National Park will inspire your students, even from afar. National parks are America's largest classrooms.

Teachers can find resources and information on ranger-led field trips, self-guided field trips, on-request programming, curriculum materials, and academic fee waivers.
 
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Ranger-led Field Trips

The Arches Education program offers ranger-led field trips designed for students in grades 2 to 8.

A group of children walk along a narrow section of red sandstone between tall spires and walls.

Self-Guided Field Trips

Let Arches National Park become your outdoor classroom! A variety of opportunities are available to educational groups visiting the park.

A woman in a park ranger uniform and straw hat hols up two gray rocks near her shoulders.

On-Request Programming

Learn about program opportunities in the classroom or in the field.

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Curriculum Materials

Find lesson plans and field trip ideas for your classroom.

Brown sandstone arches span a bright blue sky

Education Portal

An online resource helps teachers explore various subjects from all national park units.

Delicate Arch in the late evening sunlight

Photos and Multimedia

Browse photos, videos, audio, webcams, and more.

 

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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PO Box 907
Moab, UT 84532

Phone:

435 719-2299

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