FUN-travel: Arches, UT
May 17, 2018 by Susan Clarke
- This vast rugged landscape…
…of rose-colored sandstone…
…with more than 2,000 arch formations…
…& thousands of other wonders…
…in the shape of pinnacles…spires…needles
…hoodoos…gargoyles…balanced rocks…
…& domes…all team together…
…to make it Awesome & Amazing Arches!
Today’s Treats
- Balanced Rock…
…estimated to weigh 3,577 tons (about equivalent to 27 blue whales.)
- Courthouse Towers – with commanding spires that resemble skyscrapers…
…& just across the street…The 3 Gossips…
…attempt to compete at 350 feet.
- Skyline arch – looks can be deceiving…
…hard to believe that its 71 ft across & 33.5 ft high!
- Sand Dune Arch – tightly tucked between two large sandstone fins…
…with minimal sun makes it a cool respite in the heat of the day.
- Double Arch – phone went dead…had to download this!
FUN-fact – This little park – at only 76,000+ acres – packs a lot of punches with hiking & biking – whatever’s to your liking.
More FF – And contains the highest density of natural arches in the world.
The 3 Gossips & Courthouse Towers