... Great view of "Delicate Arch " the most famous arch in the park... and one of the most famous geologic features in the world... this 46 feet high and 32 feet wide arch has become iconic due to its freestanding shape... the arch is depicted on Utah license plates... the Park features over 2,000 stone arches and other odd natural formations of balanced rocks and soaring pinnacles... the area also has a rich cultural history, and evidence of the earliest people to settle this region remains... recreational activities include auto touring, backpacking, biking, camping, and hiking... hiking is the most popular activity of the park, with trails that vary from wheelchair accessible to extremely difficult to rock climbing/canyoning... over one million people visit Arches National Park every year... Thanks a lot Réco!【ツ】
Arches National Park is located in eastern Utah and covers an area of 310 square kilometers and was made a national park in 1971.
Humans have occupied the region since the last ice age 10,000 years ago. Fremont people and Ancient Pueblo People lived in the area up until about 700 years ago. The first European-Americans to attempt settlement in the area were the Mormon Elk Mountain Mission in 1855, who soon abandoned the area. Ranchers, farmers, and prospectors later settled Moab in the neighboring Riverine Valley in the 1880s.
Despite its high altitude ranging from 4,000 to 5,600 feet, the area surrounding Arches is a desert environment, with extremely hot summers and fairly frigid winters. Arches experiences little rainfall. Because of the area's unusual climate, some animal species are found only in this region.
Stamps
American Toleware
(Issued 31-05-2002)
Winter Berries
(Issued 1709-2019)
"Apollo 11" Moon mission 50th anniversary
(Issued 19-07-2019)
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