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Arches National Park

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Arches National Park Travel Guide

The red rock landscape of Arches National Park awakens the spirit and challenges the imagination: balanced rocks teeter unthinkably on pedestals; sandstone arches—of which there are more than 2,000—frame the sky with peekaboo windows; and formations like the Three Penguins greet you at points throughout the 73,379-acre park. Far from a stereotypical beige-tone palette with the occasional cactus, the desert here is adorned with a rich tapestry of colors: red, orange, purple, pink, creamy ivory, deep chocolate, and even shades of turquoise. The Fiery Furnace burns like a wildfire at sunset, and acres of petrified sand dunes rise across the horizon. More »

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About the Photo Turret Arch, Arches National Park, Utah
"Red rocks and blue skies go together perfectly. I've seen this little gem three times in my life, and each time I reach the end of the trail, I just stop, take a deep breath and smile. It's best enjoyed without a large crowd, but then, isn't everything?"

—Johnboy11267

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