Arches Visitor Guide
Visitor GuideNational Park ServiceU.S. Department of the InteriorArchesYou Shared, We ListenedVisitors gaze at Delicate Arch in the late afternoon.NPS / VERONICA VERDINBY KAIT THOMASArches is implementing a temporary, pilot timed entry system to help manage traffic in the park. From April 3 to October 3, 2022,visitors will need to reserve a timed entry ticket before arriving. The goal isn’t to reduce visitation, but to more evenly distribute itthroughout the day, helping to create a higher-quality visitor experience at Arches.Why Timed Entry?During 2009 to 2019, visitation to Archesgrew over 66 percent, from 996,312 to1,659,702 visitors per year. Most peoplearrived during peak hours each day.As a result, the park experiencedissues like roadway congestion, facilityoveruse, and associated safety hazards;overcrowding at sites and along trails;competition for parking and otherconflicts; and loss of predictabilityof visits whenever the entrancetemporarily closed until traffic abated.These issues have negatively impactedthe quality of people’s experiences andthreaten natural and cultural resources.Shaping the PilotIn September 2021, the park hostedvirtual public meetings and an opencomment period to discuss potentialsolutions to these challenges. Afterreviewing comments from members ofthe public, stakeholders, and electedofficials, the NPS determined that atemporary timed entry pilot could helpArches proactively pace visitation intothe park.Timed entry reservations may betterdistribute vehicles and visitorsthroughout the day, providing morereliable and enjoyable access to thepark, while also protecting Arches’extraordinary landscape.Welcome to ArchesNext StepsTimed entry is only one idea on thetable. Data collected during thistemporary pilot program will helpdetermine timed entry’s viability as alonger-term solution.VisitingArches?April 3–October 3, 2022If the pilot is a success, timed entry maybecome part of a larger visitor use planin the future.For more information, including step-bystep instructions and frequently askedquestions, scan the QR code or visit:go.nps.gov/ArchesTicket.Secure your timed entry reservationbefore heading into the parkBring your park pass OR pay theentrance fee, and show your IDat the entrance stationHave a safe and enjoyable visit by remembering these rules and advisories.Drink water. It is easy to become dehydrated here,even in cold temperatures. Plan on drinking at least1 gallon (4 L) of water per day. You can get water atArches Visitor Center and Devils Garden.Walk on hard surfaces.Stay on trails to protect fragile biological soil crustsand plant and animal habitat, and to reduce yourrisk of getting lost.The sun is intense, and shade is rare.Avoid exertion during peak heat ( 90 F /32 C).Protect yourself with sunscreen, sunglasses,and a hat.Do not rely on cell service at Arches.Coverage varies throughout the park. There are payphones at the visitor center. Emergency? Call 911Keep off the arches.It’s prohibited—and dangerous—to climb on anyarch or on prominent features like Balanced Rock.Pets are not allowed on trails.Activities with pets are limited in the park. See page2 for details on where you can bring your pet.Respect nature.Leave plants, rocks, and artifacts where you seethem. Do not feed or disturb animals.Leave drones at home. Launching, landing, oroperating remotely piloted aircrafts (such as modelairplanes, quadcopters, or drones) is prohibited.Leave the rocks as you see them.Graffiti—carving, scratching, chalking, or any typeof marking—is illegal and unsightly.Find your way.Cairns (small rock piles) mark routes. Don’t buildyour own; they could mislead other hikers. If youget lost, stay where you are, and wait for rescue.Preserve natural darkness.Using artificial light sources to illuminate featuresfor photography at night is prohibited.Do not use ATVs. It’s prohibited to use any typeof ATV or OHV. There are many roads outside thepark where you can use ATVs and OHVs.
Emergencies call 911National Park ServiceU.S. Department of the InteriorArches National ParkPark InformationiHOURS OF OPERATIONMoab, UT 84532email archinfo@nps.govYou may have your pet at Devils Garden Campground and may walk yourto 4 pm, with extended hours spring through fall. The visitor center is closedpet along roads and in parking lots. You may not have pets on hiking trails,December 25.at overlooks, or anywhere in the backcountry, even in carriers. Pets mustbe on a leash no longer than six feet (1.8 m) at all times. Do not leave petsFOOD, GAS, AND LODGINGexhaustion. Moab has kennels with boarding services. Many public landsfrom the park entrance, has a full complement of restaurants, lodging,outside the park allow pets.www.discovermoab.com.Visitor Guide 2022, Volume 1 Arches Visitor Guide is published byCanyonlands Natural History Association,a nonprofit organization that assists theNational Park Service in its educational,interpretive, and scientific programs. Formore information, see page 8.in vehicles when temperatures are above 65 F (18 C); they can die of heatThere is no food, gas, or lodging in the park. The town of Moab, five milesgrocery stores, gas stations, and other services. For information visitphone 435-719-2299PETSThe park is open 365 days a year. The visitor center is open daily from 9 am} E WPO Box 907 ôACCESSIBILITYPeople with mobility impairments can access: visitor center and toiletsCAMPINGthroughout the park Devils Garden Campground site 4H Park AvenueDevils Garden Campground has 50 sites and is located 18 miles from theViewpoint: Paved Delicate Arch Viewpoint: Hard surface, level Balancedpark entrance. The campground has two group sites for groups of 11 orRock Viewpoint: Paved, level Wolfe Ranch Cabin/Rock Art Panel: Hardmore. The campground is usually full every day, March through October.surface, level Double Arch: Hard surface with slope; may need assistance.We recommend reserving a site before you arrive. If you don’t have areservation, plan to use other area camping options. For camping outside theFor people who are deaf or have hearing loss, we have a variety ofpark, ask at the visitor center, or visit www.discovermoab.compublications at the visitor center, exhibits throughout the park, and all video%programs are captioned.SHARE THE ROADPark roads are narrow and winding. Do not stop in the roadway—saveAt the visitor center, we have audio recordings, tactile models, maps, andsightseeing for designated viewpoints. Watch for pedestrians and bicycles.rock samples for people who are blind or have low vision. We also haveEnsure a minimum distance of 3 feet (1 m) when passing.large print and braille publications as well as an audio version of the parkbrochure. At the bookstore, you can purchase or rent an audio tour of theFind us online.Follow ArchesNPS to share your parkexperiences with us and our growingonline community:website rk’s scenic road.You can reserve: timed-entry tickets for visits April 3-October 3 up to threemonths in advance standard campsites up to six months in advance,Service animals, dogs or horses trained to perform specific tasks for a group campsites up to 12 months in advance ranger-led Fiery Furnaceperson with a disability, are allowed on trails. Emotional supporthikes (see below) up to six months in advance and self-guided permits up to(“therapy”) animals are not considered service animals under the Americansseven days in advance. Visit www.recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777with Disabilities Act.(toll free), 877-633-6777 (TTY), or 1 518-885-3639 (international).twitter @ArchesNPSinstagram @ArchesNPSflickr.com/ArchesNPSThings to Doyoutube.com/ArchesNPSPark FeesRANGER PROGRAMSçHIKINGCheck the visitor center or website for information on ranger programsThere are many options for hiking, ranging from a short stroll to a strenuous,and special events. Programs are always subject to change.multi-hour hike. Check page 4 for a list of hiking trails.Eighty percent of the fees collectedEvening Programs May be offered most nights in summer at Devils Gardençat Arches are returned to the park toCampground amphitheater. 45 minutes. Free.Arches has only a few areas for overnight backpacking. Outside theArches National Park charges fees for parkentrance, camping, and some permits.BACKPACKINGdeveloped visitor area there are no designated trails or reliable water sources.address priority needs in maintenance,infrastructure, resource management, andFiery Furnace Hikes May be offered daily, spring through fall. PhysicallyTo backpack at Arches, you must obtain a backpacking permit at thevisitor services. Fees are subject to change.demanding hikes require scrambling up and through narrow cracks andBackcountry Permit Office in Moab and camp in designated sites. Permits arealong ledges above drop-offs. Children under 5 are not permitted. Makeissued in person at the Backcountry Permit Office two miles south of Moab,reservations on Recreation.gov. Hikes may fill weeks in advance. Tickets cost2282 SW Resource Blvd, seven days a week, 8 am to 4 pm.Entrance FeesSingle vehicle (per vehicle) 30Motorcycle (per vehicle) 25Pedestrian/Bicycle (per person) 15Interagency Annual Pass 80Southeast Utah Parks Pass 55Passes for US citizens or permanent 16 per person.Davailable. Inquire at the entrance station orvisitor center.âCLIMBING AND CANYONEERINGMost routes require advanced skills. Plan ahead, and be prepared for self-Arches has a limited number of four-wheel-drive roads. ATVs/OHVs arerescue. Follow all regulations, route closures, and group size limits. Getprohibited. Check at the visitor center for current road conditions, especiallypermits and route information on the park website. Climbing of anyafter recent rain. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) maintains manytype is prohibited on all arches and prominent features, includingpopular four-wheel-drive routes outside the park.Balanced Rock. Slacklining is always prohibited.residents with disabilities, seniors, andactive-duty military personnel are alsoFOUR-WHEEL DRIVINGSTARGAZINGPHOTOGRAPHYMany overlooks with open views of the sky offer great stargazing. TheTake home great photos of your Arches experience. Here are some tips forfarther you are from Moab, the darker the sky will be. Try stargazing atwhere you might capture that magic moment at both sunrise and sunset.Panorama Point or The Windows. Read more stargazing tips on page 6.“Light Painting,”or using artificial light sources to illuminate featuresFor possible stargazing programs in summer, check at the visitor center.at night is prohibited. Stay on trails, washes, or bare rock.Early Morning Moab Fault Three Gossips Sheep Rock Turret ArchCamping FeesNightly FeeDevils Garden 25 per site*Juniper Group Site 100- 250Ride bicycles or e-bikes only on roads—not on hiking trails or off-road. Double Arch Cache Valley Delicate Arch Viewpoint Wolfe RanchShoulders are narrow; there are no bike lanes. There may be large vehicles Landscape Arch Double O Arch(based on group sizeof up to 55 people)Canyon Wren Group Site(based on group sizeof up to 35 people)CYCLINGon the road. Ride single file. The unpaved Willow Springs Road offers an 75- 160enjoyable two- to three-hour ride. Most popular biking trails are on BureauLate Afternoon Park Avenue La Sal Mountains Viewpointof Land Management (BLM) land. Courthouse Towers Petrified Dunes Balanced Rock Garden of Eden The Windows Delicate Arch Fiery Furnace Viewpoint Skyline Arch Tower Arch2 Arches National Park
We Need Your HelpIt Doesn’t Wash AwayBY RACHEL JOHAB Y K A R E N G A R T H WA I TOver 1.5 million people a year enjoy Arches National Park.Each of us can play a role in protecting and preserving ourpublic lands. The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace arehelpful guidelines to minimize your impact anywhere you visit.Plan Ahead and PreparePlan your trip activities to match yourskills, abilities, and current conditions.Carry enough water, a map, food, andappropriate gear on every hike. Dozensof hikers at Delicate Arch and DevilsGarden get in trouble each year fromlack of preparation.Minimize Campfire ImpactsNever leave a fire unattended, andthoroughly extinguish all fires. Fires areonly allowed in designated pits at DevilsGarden Campground and in picnicareas. Collecting wood is not allowed inthe park.Respect WildlifeDo not feed or chase wild animals.Travel and Camp on Durable SurfacesObserve them quietly from a safeConcentrating your activity on nondistance. Secure all food and trash sovegetated durable surfaces (e.g. a trail,clever ravens can’t get into it. Keep petsrock, a drainage path, or pavement)under control and leashed at all times.spares vegetation, sand dunes, and soilcrust from damage. Even desert puddles, Pets are not allowed at overlooks, ontrails, or in the backcountry, evenwhether wet or dry, may contain livingif carried.organisms. Walk around.Dispose of Waste Properly“Pack it in, pack it out.” Don’t leavebehind any trash or food scraps. In aridclimates organic litter (orange peels,nut shells) does not decompose quickly.“Go before you go.” Use the trailheadbathrooms before hiking and carry ahuman waste disposal bagfor emergencies.Leave What You FindChalking, carving, scratching, orpainting on the rocks is consideredgraffiti and is illegal. Cairns (stacks ofrocks) mark routes in the park. Don’tchange existing ones or build your own,which can mislead other hikers.Even though light scratching on rocklooks like sidewalk chalk, it isn’t, andin this dry climate even chalk won’twash away for weeks, maybe months.Scratches, carving, chalking, painting—whatever the medium, it’s all vandalism.Vandalism: action involving deliberatedestruction of or damage to public orBe Considerate of Other Visitorsprivate property. Years ago, marks onAvoid disrupting natural quiet with loud rock were the only way to show themusic or shouting. Remember— you’reworld where you’ve been, but today’ssharing this place with others. Respecttechnology offers many alternatives thatand protect the quality of everyone’sdon’t cause damage.outdoor experience.Some Native Americans believe thatThank You!Arches National Park is a sacredPracticing these principles shows yourplace, and many others feel a spirituallove for public lands and helps preserve connection to these rocky landscapes.them for future generations.To them, graffiti applied anywhere in thepark is a senseless and selfish act thatdefaces a hallowed place.Removing graffiti leaves its own mark.Rubbing off light scratches leaves anunnaturally smooth surface. Deeplyincised carving requires the use ofpower grinding by a skilled operator.Share the ScenerySince 2010, Arches’ annual visitationhas exceeded 1 million people. Thebreathtaking scenery attracts peoplefrom around the world. Be flexible. There is plenty ofscenery for all to enjoy, and therocks aren’t going anywhere—atleast, not on a human time scale.An Extra Note about ParkingDuring the busy season, you may seerangers assisting in crowded parkinglots. Please follow their directions.Park staff have been working to managetraffic in the park since 2006. In 2022we will pilot a temporary timed entryreservation system (see page 1). Carpool. Parking is very limited,so consider leaving extra vehicles,large RVs, or trailers at the hotel,campground, or visitor centerparking lot.Acceptable parking places includeindividually marked stalls, parking“lanes” along fences, and existingturnouts along the roads. Never park onvegetation or in a manner that blockstraffic, and please don’t hold up the flowof cars by waiting for a parking spot. Ifthere isn’t room, move to another areaand come back later.You can use these tips to have anenjoyable experience and to helppreserve these timeless landscapes forothers to enjoy: If the park is too busy, visit otherparks and public lands nearby. Seepage 8 for some options.NPSWe find graffiti in the park nearly every day. Don’t do it.Especially deep and extensive carvingsmust be filled in with ground sandstoneand an acrylic bonding agent, andpainted with organic pigments. Treatedareas require monitoring, lest a newgraffiti garden grow in its place.National parks bring people fromaround the world together. Why do afew people choose vandalism as a parkexperience? Regardless of the answer,we require vigilance to combat graffitiat Arches. We must act quickly todiscourage additional harm bycopycat offenders.Your involvement is crucial. Chooseto leave no trace by not marking onrocks. Talk to friends and family aboutwhy graffiti is not OK and report anyviolations you witness.Together, our shared care and concerncan help preserve national parks andmonuments for future generationsto enjoy.Hey Kids—This One’s For You!NPS / ANDREW KUHNDo you want to explore Arches and helpprotect the park? Become a junior ranger!Becoming a junior ranger is a serious andimportant task, but it’s lots of fun too.Ask at the visitor center how you can getinvolved. You’ll earn a badge andcertificate and jointhe ranks of themany junior rangerswho help protectthis special place.NPS / SHEENA HARPERArches National Park 3
Plan Your Visit% DRIVINGç HIKINGIn 1½ hours, you can:In two hours, you can do one of these four routes: Drive to The Windows and see some of the park’s largest arches. Drive to Delicate Arch Viewpoint and see the world’s most famous arch Hike The Windows loop trail and between parking areas to DoubleArch. Drive back to Balanced Rock and walk the trail around its base.homesteading here in the late 1800s. Walk between tall fins in Devils Garden to see Landscape Arch, NorthAmerica’s longest natural stone opening.In 3 hours: Hike up the sloping slickrock to see Delicate Arch. (Avoid this trail inmidday summer heat.)from a distance. Stop at Wolfe Ranch on your way back, and imagineDrive the whole park road, spending 10 minutes at each viewpoint. Walk to Sand Dune Arch, then across the field to Broken Arch.Continue through the end of the campground and return. EnjoyTapestry Arch and the sandstone fins.In half a day:In half a day, take one of these two hikes: Drive the whole park road, spending 10 minutes at each viewpoint, andtake a short walk at The Windows Section, Delicate Arch Viewpoint, orClimb up the fins of Devils Garden Trail if you don’t mind heights.On your way back, hike the primitive trail route only if you’re up forBalanced Rock.challenging slopes, exposure to heights, and narrow traverses. If you don’t mind driving an unpaved road to the remote area calledKlondike Bluffs, hike the primitive trail to Tower Arch.HikingTRAILDISTANCE(ROUNDTRIP)TIMENature Trail150 ft10 minm(45 m)Balanced Rock0.3 miô m(0.4 km)The Windows1 mim(1.6 km)Double Archat The Windows0.6 ble trailToilet near trailheadWater near trailheadEASY TRAILS0 ftLearn about native desert plants on the nature trail behind Arches Visitor Center.(0 m)15-30 min35 ftThis is a loop trail at the base of a fragile, picturesque rock formation. Part of the trail is paved.(11 m)30-60 min15-30 min(1 km)99 ftA gentle climb up a gravel trail leads to the massive North and South windows and Turret Arch. Return via the same(30 m)trail, or take the slightly longer primitive trail around the back of the Windows from South Window viewpoint.30 ftA relatively flat trail leads to the base of two giant arch spans that are joined at one end.(10 m)mDelicate ArchViewpoints200 ft5-15 min(61 m)0 ftYou can’t hike to Delicate Arch on these trails; the hike to Delicate Arch begins at Wolfe Ranch.(0 m)A flat accessible trail leads to the lower viewpoint. A longer, moderately strenuous trail climbs 171 ft (52 m) acrossô m0.5 miles (0.8 km) to the upper viewpoint, separated from Delicate Arch by a canyon.Sand Dune Arch0.4 mim(0.6 km)Broken Arch1.4 mim(2.3 km)Skyline Arch0.4 mi15-30 min1.8 miHike through deep sand to a secluded arch tucked among sandstone fins. Do not climb or jump off the arch.(0 m)30-45 min10-20 min0.6 kmLandscape Archat Devils Garden0 ft59 ftThe trail crosses a large meadow to the arch. Extend the hike to 2 miles (3.2 km) roundtrip by hiking through the arch,(18 m)past Tapestry Arch, and through the campground. Part of the longer loop includes some moderate scrambling.28 ftA short, out-and-back hike on a flat, well-defined trail leads to an arch in a high wall.(8 m)30-60 min40 ftA hard-packed trail leads to a spectacular ribbon of rock. The trail beyond Landscape Arch becomes difficult, with rock(12 m)scrambling, narrow ledges, and exposure to heights—see Double O Arch.60 ftPark 0.5 miles (0.8 km) north of the Colorado River on US 191. A short walk across the Courthouse Wash bridge and a(18 m)brief climb leads to a prehistoric panel of rock markings (at the base of the cliffs, facing west).60 min322 ft(98 m)The trail descends steeply into a spectacular canyon and continues to Courthouse Towers. For a roundtrip hike,retrace your steps along the trail rather than walking along the road. To avoid steps, start at north end.2-3 hrs538 ftTake at least 2 quarts (2 L) of water per person. Avoid during midday summer heat. This trail climbs up a steep slickrock(164 m)slope with no shade and some exposure to heights. Just before you get to Delicate Arch, the trail follows a narrow rock(2.9 km)m 7Courthouse WashPanel0.8 mi30-60 min(1.4 km)MODERATE TRAILSPark Avenue1.8 mi(one way)(3.2 km)DIFFICULT TRAILSDelicate Archat Wolfe Ranch3 mi(4.8 km)mTower Archat Klondike Bluffsledge for about 200 yards (183 m), which is often icy in winter.2.6 mi2-3 hrs290 ft(89 m)The trail climbs a steep, short rock wall, cuts across a valley, and then meanders through sandstone fins and sand dunes.An alternate, shorter trail (0.3 mile [0.5 km] one way) begins at the end of the four-wheel-drive road on the west side ofTower Arch. This unpaved road washes out quickly in rainstorms; check road conditions before heading out.2-3 hrs275 ftThe trail beyond Landscape Arch climbs steeply over sandstone slabs. There are uneven surfaces and narrow ledges(84 m)with steep drop-offs. Spur trails lead to more arches. Dark Angel is 0.4 miles (0.6 km) beyond Double O Arch.286 ftTake at least 3 quarts (3 L) of water per person. Full Devils Garden trail system includes Landscape Arch, Double O Arch,(87 m)Dark Angel, and the primitive trail. This challenging hike involves narrow ledges, steep exposures, uneven surfaces,(4.2 km)mDouble O Archat Devils Garden4.0 mi(6.4 km)m 7Devils Gardenall trailsm 7Fiery Furnace(Fee Area) m7.9 mi(12.7 km)3-5 hrsrock scrambling, and few trail markers. Avoid when rock is wet or icy.The Fiery Furnace is a labyrinth of narrow sandstone canyons that requires agility to explore. To enter the Fiery Furnace, you must accompany a ranger-guided hike(see p. 2) or obtain a self-guided day-use permit ( 10). Reserve permits and hike tickets online at www.recreation.gov. Everyone in your group must be present at thevisitor center to pick up your reserved Fiery Furnace permit.4 Arches National Park
0EA14 Kilometers0GLEPAR14 MilesCAUTIONStay on trails or bare rock toprotect biological soil crusts.These communities of tinyorganisms are critical to alllife in the desert.NorthKATV, UTV, and OHVuse prohibited in parkDILSGBLUFFMarchingMenPrimitiveTrailRough road.High clearance,four-wheel driverequired.GPine Tree ArchTunnel ArchLOST1.7mi2.7kmENNavajo ArchPartition ArchLandscape ArchSTowerArchRDYO NADouble O Arch1.0mi1.6kmC ANSPRINDark AngelKLONDIKEF INCA N Y O NEVPrivateArchDevils Garden TrailheadDevils Garden Campground1.4mi2.3kmAmphitheaterTapestry ArchSkyline ArchBroken ArchS1.0mi1.6kmALTSand Dune Arch7.2mi11.5kmSoft sand inwash crossings.Impassable afterheavy rains.V5.0mi8.1kmALLEFIERYFURNACEY4829ft1474mFiery Furnace ViewpointSalt Valley Overlook9.0mi14.5kmDelicate ArchRock MarkingsWolfe RanchTo 70 and Crescent Junctionfrom junction of 191 and 31318mi 29kmUpper Delicate Arch ViewpointLower Delicate Arch ViewpointBecause of soft sand onsteep grades, vehicular travelis recommended only fromnorth to south through thisarea. Stay on designated roads.1.0mi1.6km1.2mi1.9kmARCHESNATIONALCACHEVA L L E YPARKPanorama PointHERDINAPARK2.5mi4.0kmEye of the Whale ArchSoft sand.Impassableafter heavyrains.0.3mi0.5kmATV, UTV, and OHVuse prohibited in parkWILLOW3.8mi6.1km0.8mi1.3kmF L AT S3.2mi5.1kmPothole ArchBalancedRockLWA LG R E AT313SEVENDouble ArchTurretArchTHETo Castle Valley fromjunction of 191 and 12816mi 26kmNorth WindowSouth WindowTHE WINDOWSSECTION9.2mi14.8kmNYOTo 70 and Cisco fromjunction of 191 and 12845mi 72kmParade of .0km191CAGardenof Eden Elephant Butte128Petrified DunesViewpointLEMIPETRIFIEDDUNESUpper Big Bend(BLM)Big Bend(BLM)6.0mi9.6kmBI G BENDTo Dead Horse Point State Parkfrom junction of 313 and 19119mi 31kmTower of BabelSheep RockTo Canyonlands National Park–Island in the Sky from junctionof 313 and 19121mi 34kmThe Organ4085ft1245mVisitor CenterPark HeadquartersOALa Sal Mountains ViewpointPark AvenueViewpoint and TrailheadEntrance stationBCANYScONUnpaved roadHiking trail(Easy)RestroomsFour-wheeldrive roadHiking trail(Moderate)Picnic areaCampgroundDistanceindicatorHiking trail(Difficult)Drinking waterStargazingDrinks Canyon(BLM)ParkingBywayGrandstaff (BLM)Courthouse WashRock Markings5.0mi8.0kmenic128Goose Island (BLM)Scenic279ToPetroglyphs5mi 8km191By0.5mi0.8kmMrapidsPark AveCOURTHOUSETOWERSPark only in designated spaces.If a parking lot is full, pleasereturn at a later time.Hal Canyon(BLM)Courthouse Towers ViewpointThree GossipsOak Grove(BLM)wayMOABTo Monticello55mi 90kmTo Canyonlands NationalPark–The Needles77mi 126kmTrailhead parking is limited. If parking lots are full, move on and come back later.Park only in designated spaces.Arches National Park 5
2022 Night Sky AlmanacStargazing TipsMoon PhasesLook for a high viewpoint or a wide open area to see the most stars.JANUARY 17 Full Moon 2, 31 New MoonTry stargazing at Panorama Point or The Windows Section. GiveFEBRUARY 16 Full Moonyour eyes 20-30 minutes to adjust to the darkness. Skies will beMARCH 18 Full Moon 2 New Moondarkest when the moon is out of sight. Use a red flashlight to protectAPRIL 16 Full Moon 1, 30 New Moonyour night vision, or just cover a white flashlight with red fabric orcellophane. Help other stargazers by not shining your headlights orflashlights on rock formations (prohibited). Check star charts and otherstargazing tips at the visitor center.MAY 15 Full Moon 30 New MoonJUNE 14 Full Moon 28 New MoonJULY 13 Full Moon 28 New MoonAUGUST 11 Full Moon 27 New MoonSEPTEMBER 10 Full Moon 25 New MoonMeteor Showers(best viewing midnight to dawn)OCTOBER 9 Full Moon 25 New MoonJANUARY 2-3 Quadrantids Meteor ShowerNOVEMBER 8 Full Moon 23 New MoonAPRIL 21-22 Lyrids Meteor ShowerDECEMBER 7 Full Moon 23 New MoonAUGUST 11-12 Perseids Meteor ShowerOCTOBER 21 Orionids Meteor ShowerOther DatesNOVEMBER 17-18 Leonids Meteor ShowerMARCH 20 Spring EquinoxDECEMBER 14 Geminids Meteor ShowerJUNE 21 Summer Solstice TYLER NORDGRENSEPTEMBER 22 Autumnal EquinoxDECEMBER 21 Winter SolsticeCurious BehaviorFrom somersaulting through the air tosliding in the snow, the behavior ofthe Common Raven (Corvus corax)is curious to say the least. These bold,playful passerines are one of the mostcommon wildlife sightings in the park. Ifyou’re a “people-watcher” then you maybecome a “raven-watcher” by the end ofyour visit; these birds are remarkably likeyou and me.Like humans, ravens speak their mind.Their sophisticated avian vocabularyis complex with over 30 types of calls.From the low, croak-like “kraaaah” tothe deep, nasal “brooonk,” ravens areexpressive communicators. Their vocalrepertoire includes hunger calls, defensecalls, flight calls, alarm calls, whistles,and territorial announcements. Theseloud-mouthed birds also make nonvocal sounds like wing whistling and billsnapping. The Common Raven can alsomimic sounds from their environmentincluding human speech.Though not as social as crows andmagpies, their close relatives, they areoften spotted with or near their mates.“Bird brain” isn’t an insult when it comesto the raven; they actually have largebrains and are extremely intelligent.Cognitive processes such as imitation,insight, and the superb ability to solveproblems truly set them apart from otherbird species. Scientists believe that ravensmemorize locations of food sources andhave observed ravens using sticks astools to raid other ravens’ food caches.We humans are not the only species thatrelies on retaining and recalling pastexperience as we soar through life.Ravens are opportunists and will eatjust about anything they can get theirclaws on. Most of their diet consists ofcarrion, lizards, bats, insects, and seeds,but they aren’t opposed to human food aswell. These clever scoundrels have beenknown to break into unsecured coolersand vehicles for tasty yet unhealthyhuman treats. In an effort to keep wildlifewild, avoid feeding ravens by keepingyour food properly stored in asecure location.NPS / ANDREW KUHNAerial acrobatics, demonstrations ofintelligence, and providing food are keybehaviors during the courting process.Once paired, ravens nest together for life,usually in the same location.B Y M I C H A E L M AT T H E S6 Arches National ParkA Microscopic CommunityBiological soil crust is a living groundcover that forms the foundation ofhigh desert plant life in Arches andthe surrounding area. Cyanobacteriadominates this knobby crust, but it alsoincludes lichens, mosses, algae,microfungi, and bacteria.Cyanobacteria, previously calledblue-green algae, are one of the oldestknown life forms. Scientists think thatthese organisms were among the firstcolonizers of Earth’s early land masses,and played an integral role in theformation and stabilization of Earth’searly soils. Extremely thick mats of theseorganisms converted the planet’s originalcarbon dioxide-rich atmosphere into onerich in oxyg
conflicts; and loss of predictability of visits whenever the entrance . Tickets cost 16 per person. D . FOUR-WHEEL DRIVING. Arches has a limited number of four-wheel-drive roads. ATVs/OHVs are . prohibited. Check at the visitor center for current road conditions, especially . Visitor Guide 2022, Volume 1. Arches Visitor Guide is published by.
3. Concrete Arches Concrete arches are of two types: Precast concrete block arches In Precast concrete block arches the blocks are cast in molds to the exact shape and size of voussoirs. For key stone and skewbacks special molds are prepared. These will give good appearance because of exact shape and size. Cement concrete of 1:2:4 is used.
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first one giving rise to the jaws. In the sections, the visceral arches look like blocks with holes in the center which are the aortic arches. Between the visceral arches are the visceral pouches of the pharynx which extend outward to the ectoderm. The first pouch gives rise to the middle ear cavity and the eardrum.
Movement of the joint is reduced approximately 50%. Multiple Arches Additional arches increase movement of the joint. Movement can be calculated by multiplying the movement of a single arch joint by the number of additional arches. Construction Details Flanges Full-faced and made as an integral part of the joint to insure a tight reliable seal.
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