Delicate Arch in Arches National Park

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Delicate Arch in Arches National Park

Postby SeeyaGal » Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:43 pm

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Delicate Arch in Arches National Park near Moab Utah
We climbed a killer 2 mile hike straight up to get to it but once I was up there it was fantastic!! Photographers were all lined up to get sunset shots and yelled for everyone to get away from the Arch to capture the moment.
I'm in the photo in front of the left side of the Arch, someone else is to the right.
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Re: Delicate Arch in Arches National Park

Postby AlmostThere » Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:04 pm

Wow, that thing is huge! I want to visit it someday. thanks for sharing
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Re: Delicate Arch in Arches National Park

Postby avalen » Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:35 pm

wow, I had no idea it was so big until you pointed you out at the bottom.
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Re: Delicate Arch in Arches National Park

Postby SeeyaGal » Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:56 pm

http://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/camping.htm
We went thru the campground not far away, it was really nice, not real BIG RIG friendly but if you have something smaller they are nice.
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Re: Delicate Arch in Arches National Park

Postby Bethers » Fri Jul 25, 2008 1:16 am

I'll attest to they're nice if smaller - since I'm smaller. It's a wonderful, beautiful area - I didn't have time when I was there for the hike, but will definitely do it next time - oh, so beautiful in that entire area!
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Re: Delicate Arch in Arches National Park

Postby khenrie » Fri Jul 25, 2008 9:17 am

Arches is where all our schoolkids go for class field trips throughout their school years. And everyone here heads for Moab in the Fall, Winter and Spring for biking and 4-wheeling. I really enjoy just hanging out at the campground and wandering around downtown and of course, oooohing and aaaahing at Arches. There is also a fun place just south of Moab... it's a house in the rock. Built in the 40's or 50's, I think, it's now a tourist spot with tours, etc. and exotic animals.... very neat if you are in the area.
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Re: Delicate Arch in Arches National Park

Postby asirimarco » Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:00 am

That is a really beautiful area - didn't do any hiking - would like to go back again someday.
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Re: Delicate Arch in Arches National Park

Postby Getupngo » Sat Jul 26, 2008 9:15 pm

Jenny, you're right that's a killer hike up there. For those who haven't been, it's a trail up slickrock, the path marked by rock cairns and residue of melting tennis shoes. LOL! Start out early, 'cuz OMG, once that slickrock heats up, YEEEEK!!! :oops:
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Re: Delicate Arch in Arches National Park

Postby retiredhappy » Sun Jul 27, 2008 7:12 am

That area is beautiful, isn't it? The rock house was a hoot. Didn't you love the stuffed donkey in the living room?
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Re: Delicate Arch in Arches National Park

Postby carold » Sat Aug 02, 2008 9:42 pm

We love that area. Besides jeeping in Canyonlands, hiking, etc. we had a great time on the ranger hike thru the fiery furnace. carold
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Re: Delicate Arch in Arches National Park

Postby SeeyaGal » Sat Aug 02, 2008 10:34 pm

I went to the Hole in the rock, that was really interesting!!! Some where I have lots of photo's of it but can't find them. Another cool place to go to.
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