Arches National Park
Arches National Park

Arches National Park



Location
: Utah
Size: 76,359 acres
Established: 1971

Activities: Hiking, climbing, backpacking, camping, biking, guided walks, and auto touring.

General Information for Arches


National Park Service
A resource for information about the activities, facilities, natural features, wildlife, nearby attractions, and educational programs at Arches National Park.

American Park Network
Offers a park overview and describes the visitor services, activities, and sights to see at Arches National Park. Includes facts about the ecology and preservation of this park.


Pictures of Arches National Park


Terra Galleria Photography
Provides a gallery of photos of Arches National Park.

Niebrugge Images
Small collection of photos taken at Arches.

A Photographic Featuring Park Geology
Virtual tour of Arches National Park.


Wildlife and Nature at Arches


Nature and Science - Animals
National Park Service provides information about the animals of Arches National Park. (See menu in left column for links to more info on birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles.)

Nature and Science - Plants
National Park Service offers facts about the vegetation found at Arches.

Bird Records for Arches NP
Lists the birds found at this national park. Includes residence status.

Plants of Arches National Park
Checklist of plants found at Arches, including common name, scientific name, and status.

Geology of Arches National Park
Describes the underground salt bed and how the arches are formed. Includes an illustration.


History of Arches National Park


History and Culture of Arches
National Park Service provides facts on prehistory, European explorers, and first settlers.

A Solitary Desert
Brief history of Arches National Park.


Arches Weather and Map