Arches form after million of years of geological activity and erosion. This fragile sandstone sits atop an ancient, shifting salt bed. The movement weakens the integrity of the sandstone and creates cracks and crevices.
With the relentless attack of water, ice, and wind, erosion sculpts the landscape into fins, then windows, and finally arches.
When you step under an arch, you can literally see the surface of the rock peeling away like dead skin. Even though these arches took incredible amounts of time to form, there have been several that have collapsed in our lifetime. To see these living landmarks up close feels incredibly special, like you’ve seen a moment in time that others may not get to witness.
The best way to experience Arches is in a 4x4. Getting away from the beaten path is where the real secrets are, like dinosaur tracks, Indian tools, prairie dogs, secret arches, and 700 year old juniper trees.
