nsTeam1RO, nsTeam1RW, nsTeam1_talkRO, nsTeam1_talkRW
6,302
edits
Changes
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Line 1:
Line 1: − + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
ad infobox
[[Image:Arches NP.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Delicate Arch with the La Sal Mountains in the distance ''(Source: U.S. Geological Survey)'']]
{{Ib_Protected_area
| name = Arches National Park
| width = 300
| image = Blank USA outline.svg
| caption =
| base_width = 288
| base_caption = USA locator map
| x_pos = 71
| y_pos = 94
| location = [[Utah]], [[USA]]
| nearest_city = Moab, UT
| area = 76,519 acres (309.7 km²)
| established = April 12, 1929 ( Monument )<br>November 12, 1971 ( Park )
| visitation_fee = $5/person or $10/vehicle for 7 days
| visitation_num =
| visitation_year =
| governing_body = U.S. National Park Service
| world_heritage_site =
| website = [http://www.nps.gov/arch/index.htm NPS - Arches]
| category = National Park Service
}}
[[Image:Arches NP.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Delicate Arch with the La Sal Mountains in the distance ''(Source: U.S. Geological Survey)'']]
'''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 thousands 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. [[Image:Arches NP - map.gif|right|150px]]
'''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 thousands 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. [[Image:Arches NP - map.gif|right|150px]]
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.
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.