Arch Discovery Guide - Arches National Park and Moab

The average Arches National Park visitor knowingly sees ten natural arches. They probably "see" another seven or eight, but are not aware they are looking at a natural span due to perspective, lighting or surroundings. Of the ones they see, many visitors only experience two or three close at hand.

Sounds like a productive visit, until you consider that there are over 2,100 identified arches within the National Park. In fact, you can view 8 from a single parking space. Drive around a bit, and you can view about 20 arches without leaving the comfort of your car. The number doubles if you add in a few short hiking trails -- and the memories will last a lifetime.

The purpose of this guidebook is to help the visitor who is looking to experience a bit more of Arches National Park, and gain a deeper appreciation for its fantastic rock features. It starts with a very brief tutorial on these rock formations, provides an overview of arch photography and arch hunting, then gets right into the arches. 45 arches within the park, plus 10 easy-to-reach spans around Moab that are simply spectacular.

The Discovery Guide also provides insights on desert travel, desert driving, Colorado River trips, and generally making the most of a trip to Moab.