FACTS
This is one of the most popular national parks in Utah. Here are some facts about it...
Arches National Park has over 2,000 documented arches, which is the densest concentration of natural stone arches in the world.
Millions of years ago, Arches National Park was a shallow inland sea. The sea evaporated and reformed several times leaving behind sand and salt deposits.
There are more than 10 movies that have been recorded in the Arches National Park, including Indiana Jones.
You can find more than 700 plants and animal species in the Arches National Park. This also includes some of the endangered species.
Backpacking, biking, camping, and hiking, are some of the activities you can do here. Some of these activities require permits.
Astronomy is another popular activity that can be done in the park. This is due to its dark skies and very less light pollution.
Weathering and erosion have helped shape the Arches National Park. The landscape of the park is still changing with the effect of water and erosion.
These are some facts about the Arches National Park.
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