The '''Arches National Park''' located in Eastern [[Utah]] was established in 1929 and covers 82,953 acres.
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'''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.
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The entrance to Arches is located 5 miles north of [[Moab]], in Eastern [[Utah]] along Highway 191. The park was established in 1929 and covers 82,953 acres.
== Sources ==
== Sources ==
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*http://www.nps.gov/arch/ Official Website
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The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989
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*The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989