Arches National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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Welcome to Arches!

Arches National Park preserves over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, like the world-famous Delicate Arch, as well as many other unusual rock formations. In some areas, the forces of nature have exposed millions of years of geologic history. The extraordinary features of the park create a landscape of contrasting colors, landforms and textures that is unlike any other in the world.

		History & Culture People have visited what is now Arches National Park for thousands of years. Over time, many different groups have moved in and out of the area in concert with the availability of natural resources and the technology for exploiting those resources. more...

		Nature & Science The forces of nature have acted in concert to create the landscape of Arches, which contains the greatest density of natural arches in the world. Throughout the park, rock layers reveal millions of years of deposition, erosion and other geologic events. more...

		Outdoor Education Curriculum Canyon Country Outdoor Education, a cooperative venture between the National Park Service, local school districts and nonprofit organizations, leads school groups on field trips throughout the area. Teachers can download their curriculum for grades one through six. more...

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Arches National Park
PO Box 907
Moab, UT 84532

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Phone

Visitor Information
(435) 719-2299

Visitor Information (TDD)
(435) 719-2319

Fax

(435) 719-2305

Climate

Summer temperatures (June through September) may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter temperatures (December through February) often drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures may range 50 degrees in a 24-hour period.
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