An arch is a natural feature carved into soft rock by the wind. Since Utah has so much sandstone, and a fair amount of wind, our state is full of arches! Of course, we've written a Family Guide for Arches National Park, but you don't have to be in Arches in…
Arches is one of our favorite spots in Utah. We love exploring this National Park, and it is perfect for families. The arches are so rewarding for kids, so they are happy to hike along the trails. Most of the trails are very family-friendly, too. Today we are sharing a one…
Along with Delicate Arch, Devil's Garden is a major draw in Arches National Park. This very popular trail runs up to 8 miles though we rarely go that far. It passes half a dozen unique and beautiful arches along the way and ends at a finger of stone called the Dark…
Sand Dune Arch is our must-do hike for those traveling with children in Arches. This hike is very short (under a half mile round trip) and gives kids the opportunity to play in the sand. The trailhead for this arch is near the far north end of the main park road.…
Many people don't bother to walk over to Skyline Arch, but we always make the short, flat hike. This arch is very intriguing, because it doubled in size about 75 years ago when a large chunk of rock tumbled out. The trail under the arch leads to this rubble. Even…
The short trail called Windows in Arches National Park leads to three large beautiful arches. The trail is only about one mile long and allows you to stand right next to, or in some cases, in the arch itself. This trail starts at the end of the road in the…