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🎵Purple Mountain Majesties🎵 . The La Sal Mountains form the backdrop of Arches National Park. These laccolithic mountains are prominent on the landscape, making them a part of many views you'll see in Arches. #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque
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Imagine a supermoon rising next to the red rocks of Arches National Park. The pink supermoon this month earned its name because it coincides with spring and the blooming of wildflowers. 🌕🌸. Head outside the next few nights to catch a glimpse! . #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque
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Today is the birthday of Ansel Adams, one of the most prolific nature photographers. When looking at his work one can feel his love for nature, and passion for the art of photography. Learn about photography in Arches: #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque
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Have you ever thought about visiting Arches during the winter months?. Although the weather can be chilly, the contrast between the red sandstone and the white snow is breathtaking! Here are some things you should know before planning a winter trip:. More⬇️⬇️⬇️
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The dark night skies at Arches make for great stargazing. One of the many exciting things you can see in the night sky are shooting stars. They aren't actually stars, but bits of dust and rock known as meteors. Tomorrow Oct. 22 will be the peak of the Orionids meteor shower!
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As requested: here's a shot from yesterday's snow. ❄️ (cw)
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"Cover girl, put that bass in your walk" - RuPaul. Our hair is set and our make up is primed. Join us and other National Parks this week as we sashay across the (digital) runway to highlight our public land's most fashionable features. #NPSFW #NYFW #FedFashionWeek.© Paul Stolen
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On the 5th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision to legalize marriage equality, we want to recognize rainbows as some of the most beautiful and inspiring natural arches of all. Rainbows teach us the great beauty there is in diversity. 🌈..Happy #Pride!! 🏳️🌈
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The La Sal Mountains are an iconic feature of Arches National Park, even while being outside of official park boundaries. More⬇️⬇️⬇️
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Hey now, it's a rock star. 🎶. One of the most famous rocks in the park is Balanced Rock. Standing 128 feet (39m) tall and weighing around 3,600 tons (over 4 million kg), this iconic feature is a testament to the shaping power of water. #InternationalRockDay.NPS/Kim DeGrazio
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Patterns can be noticed throughout natural landscapes, from the waves that appear in sand to the shape that wildflower petals make. What patterns have you noticed in nature?. #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque. 📸NPS/Kim DeGrazio
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Double Arch is one of the most iconic arches in the world. This giant towers 112 feet above the ground, claiming the title of the tallest arch in the park. Learn more about visiting: #PlotYourPath #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque. 📸NPS/Kim Degrazio
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There is a world of opportunities to have and discoveries to make when you opt outside!. You can jump into this world by hiking, biking, walking, meditating, driving, camping, and creating art. There is no right way! . How do you choose to #optoutside? . © Kim DeGrazio
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Happy #InternationalCatDay!🐱Follow along throughout the day for a series of polls to test your knowledge of felines in Arches National Park!
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The spring equinox represents the balance between light and dark, and the transition from winter to summer. The ground is thawing, and flowers are starting to bloom. How do you find balance when there are changes in your life?. #SpringEquinox #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque
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NEWS RELEASE: Arches National Park Certified as International Dark Sky Park.
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Happy American Eagle Day! The bald eagle was chosen as the symbol of the United States in 1782 and is now an American icon. Symbols, like the American eagle, have been important to humans for thousands of years. What symbol would you use to represent yourself? 🦅. NPS/Jim Kaftan
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Symbols can represent a group, express ideas and communicate purpose. To many, Delicate Arch is a symbol of Arches National Park. What symbol represents you?. #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque. 📸 © Kim DeGrazio
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📷Attention all night photographers! Let's talk about light ✨. We all know that lighting is key for a great photograph. But did you know that "light painting," or using artificial light to photograph features in the park is strictly prohibited? (📷NPS/Jake Frank). Read more ⬇️⬇️
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Take a deep breath and enjoy the sight of this stream gently flowing through a red rock landscape. Finding water in the desert can be a peaceful reminder of how life can thrive even under the harshest of conditions. #2020TimeOut #FindingPeace
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"A good photograph is knowing where to stand." .-Ansel Adams, born #OTD, February 20, 1902. [NPS Photo by K. Vogt] (cw)
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This autumn, Arches National Park is sporting hues of coffee brown and light amber with highlights of turquoise. This palette of timeless colors paints a rich story of perseverance and resilience. #NPSColorForecasting #NPSFW #NYFW .NPS/Paul Stolen
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Peer through The Spectacles, and envision the new year. The transition from one year to the next can be powerful, and bring new emotions. It can be a time to reflect, and a time to plan. What does a new year mean to you?. #FindingPeace #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque
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Happy Birthday to Us! On this date in 1929, President Herbert Hoover designated Arches National Monument, two separate areas of land called "Windows" and "Devil's Garden." Over time, various proclamations and laws expanded the area to the Arches National Park we know today. (cw)
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You don’t need to be Emily Dickinson or Robert Frost to put a creative pen to paper. Experiences in nature have inspired people from all walks of life to write poetry. What inspires you to write poetry? . #WorldPoetryDay #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque
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Happy birthday to us! Thanks @Interior!.
On November 12, 1971, Congress changed the status of Arches National Monument to Arches National Park. That’s today! But no matter the name, season or reason, we love celebrating @ArchesNPS. Pic by Zack Nicol ( #Utah #FindYourPark
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Lookin' good for 90 years old! 🎉🎉.
Today @ArchesNPS celebrates its 90th birthday 🎈. Here's the park's famous sandstone 'Delicate Arch', not looking a day over 140 million years old!
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Some arches form gradually over time, while others experience change rapidly. Skyline Arch doubled in size overnight due to a large rockfall in 1940. What is something that has caused you to grow? . #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque
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Thanks to recent snows, Broken Arch is sporting a wintry frosting. (cw)
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💜🤍💛 The American West is an iconic place. When you think of it’s rich history, what comes to mind? Perhaps cowboys and horses? Majestic canyons and cliff dwellings? Mountains and vistas? Often overlooked, women have a long, rich history in the American West, too. More⬇️⬇️⬇️
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It's National Photography Day!. This arch, appropriately named Frame Arch, provides the perfect frame for Delicate Arch. If you were going to frame a photo of Arches National Park, what photo would you frame? . #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque. 📸NPS/Kristin Vinduska
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The first rays of the sun shine on The Organ. (cw)
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Double the arch, Double the fun. Double Arch is the tallest arch in the park at 112 feet tall. It is also the second widest arch at 144 ft wide. That's pretty impressive if you ask us. The trail to get to Double Arch is .6 mile round-trip. 📸NPS/ Andrew Kuhn
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And suddenly it’s August! The summer is starting to wind down and fall is on the way. Take a moment to reflect and think about the memories you made. Did you go on a road trip? Experience a new place? What memories will you put in your summer scrapbook?. 📷NPS/Elsie Fisher
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Generations of visitors have created lasting memories in national parks. What’s the best memory you have in a national park? . #sparkmemories #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque
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The peak of the Perseids meteor shower will be occurring tonight, and the incredibly dark skies of Arches provide the perfect backdrop for viewing!. To learn more about the Perseids, visit: . NASA/Bill Ingalls
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Arches’ most famous hike is the three mile round trip trail to Delicate Arch. People come for the arch, but did you know this trail also leads to an example of the rich cultural history of the area?. More⬇️⬇️⬇️
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Thanks for joining us tonight! Have a happy #NationalParkWeek. #ParkChat #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque
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Golden hour is many people’s favorite time to see the rock formations of Arches National Park. What is your favorite time of day to be outside?. #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque #RecreateResponsibly. 📸 ©️ Kim DeGrazio
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What we go through shapes who we become. The twists of life turn us into who we are. These experiences can create something beautiful or connect us to something beautiful. What do you hope to create or connect to this year?. #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque. 📸 ©️Kim DeGrazio
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The Three Gossips is an iconic sandstone tower in Arches. 🏜 We imagine the Gossips have had a lot to talk about over the years. What tea do you think they're spilling today? 👀 ☕️ . #NationalTeaDay. 📸NPS/ Evelyn Tewksbury
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How many billions of people have gazed at the moon and wondered what's it's like up there? On this day 50 years ago, people finally found out. #moonlanding #apollo50 #OTD
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Did you know there are many ways to experience Arches National Park without visiting? You can connect with the park from anywhere through digital opportunities! 💻. More⬇️⬇️⬇️
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Double the rainbow, double the luck!🍀🌈. You might not find gold out in the park, but you'll find plenty of beautiful views and red rock!. NPS Photo: David Gomora
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Caves in Arches? Sandstone is easily worn away by water, forming indentions in rock that resemble caves. The Cove of Caves displays this process. Learn more about caves and karst: #CaveWeek #IYCK2021 #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque
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Happy Birthday to our neighbors @CanyonlandsNPS! Canyonlands National Park was established on this day in 1964.
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If you think of Earth’s history as a book, then the rock layers in Arches are like pages in that book. Each rock layer tells a story of what happened on this landscape. In the story of your life, what pages would you highlight?. #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque
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Arches National Park is a land of extremes. Winter months contrast those of the summer, bringing freezing temperatures and a chance for solitude in a landscape draped with snow and ice. For more information on planning your trip, visit:
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What does Arches National Park mean to you? . Arches draws people in with its breathtaking beauty, rugged landscape, and logic defying features. Through personal experiences people form affinities to this place. This is nothing new. More ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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You may have heard/seen photos of a Double Arch in UT that collapsed last week. It was at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Rest assured, the Double Arch at Arches is still alive (is it?) and well (aside from its giant holes, of course) and standing proudly.
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Humans aren’t the only species that know how to bust a move, honey bees dance too!. This dance is how worker bees give each other directions! When a bee discovers a flower with nectar, she returns to the hive to show the other bees her waggle dance. #NationalHoneyBeeDay
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“If future generations are to remember us with gratitude rather than contempt, we must leave them more than the miracles of technology. We must leave them a glimpse of the world as it was in the beginning, not just after we got through with it.” -President Lyndon B. Johnson
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“Beautiful, beautiful. Magnificent desolation.” - Buzz Aldrin. As we continue to protect our fragile resources on earth, it's equally important to protect our dark skies and new frontiers, including the moon. #NationalMoonDay #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque. 📸 ©️ Paul Stolen
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Baaaaa! 🐑. Carved from Entrada sandstone, Sheep Rock stands right next to the road. This is the largest sheep we’ve ever seen! . What shapes have you seen in nature?. NPS/Mariah Ward
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Happy Moon Day! 🌕 While the next full moon isn’t until August 3, here are some tips for a full moon hike! Be sure to bring a flashlight with extra batteries and a map. Choose an easy trail or stay at viewpoint and enjoy the park after dark! 🔦
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It is #NPSFashionWeek. Our Arches look good day and night, and they are always in season- in every season. Do you think our arches are "rocking" their looks?. Delicate Arch at Night: NPS/Jacob W. Frank
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Did you know that spending time in nature can make you smarter, stronger, healthier, and happier? If you’re not feeling the best, go outdoors and see how it can make you feel. Show us your #BeforeandAfterParkRx photos. #ParkRx #NationalParkWeek #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque
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Waterfalls are flowing across park roads in some places, and visibility is limited. In storm conditions, reduce speed and stay aware of your surroundings. 🚗
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Sunrise and sunset at Arches are popular times to visit, and for good reason! There’s nothing quite like the vivid color display of the sun’s first and last rays hitting the red rock landscape. Learn about sunrise/sunset locations in the park:
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It’s World Water Day!💦. While water may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Arches National Park, it does play a very important role in shaping the park's environment. #WorldWaterDay #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque. More ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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As temperatures drop, and snow begins to cover the ground Arches becomes a winter wonderland. The result of these changes is a quiet and tranquil park. The only sound is the crunching of snow under your feet as you hike the trail. #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque
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A11: All of the @NatlParkService sites along the Colorado River are one big family! Follow a ranger flat hat down the river to learn more about these sites: . #ParkChat #NationalParkWeek #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque
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Wildflowers are beginning to show up across the park, providing pops of color across the landscape. Curious to know what's blooming now?. Learn more about wildflowers in Arches: #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque. 📸 NPS/Jacob W. Frank
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“I am learning all the time. The tombstone will be my diploma.” — Eartha Kitt . While visiting your national parks you will have many opportunities to learn. Here are some ideas: .⏬⏬
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Fifty years ago, The Volunteers-In-Parks program started! Half a century later, hundreds of thousands volunteers are serving in parks nationwide. Without the service of our volunteers, Arches would look a lot different! #NPSVolunteer #VIP50 #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque
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Small-leaf globemallow (Sphaeralcea parvifolia) is a rapidly growing, drought tolerant flowering plant. They are a favorite foraging treat for mule deer, bighorn sheep. Learn more about globemallow: #WildflowerWednesday #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque
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Can you spot the arch? A hint: 😘🐢. Look towards the center of the picture, and you will see Kissing Turtles Arch! . With over 2,000 arches, Arches National Park has the densest concentration of natural stone arches in the world. NPS/Camryn Riddell
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Arches is one of many homes for the Utah juniper (Juniperus osteosperma). Learn more about the trees featured in the Battle of the Bark: #BattleOfTheBark #ShowMeWhatYouGot
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Happy #WorldListeningDay! 👂🎉 There is more to Arches than what meets the eye. 👁️ At the end of the day, the park comes to life with the sounds of wildlife rarely heard under the summer sun. What do you hear in this clip of nighttime wildlife sounds? 🌌. #FindYourVirtualPark
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Balanced Rock might be the most famous top-heavy rock feature in the park, but it's not the only balanced rock! . Learn more about the geology of Arches National Park: #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque
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Raven says "Watch your footing, it's still pretty slick in the Devils Garden." (mm, video: C. MePherson)
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Take a moment to stop and listen to the water trickling and the birds chirping down in Salt Wash. Just looking at green spaces or listening to birdsong can improve our mood, spur our creativity, and allow our brains to relax. 🌿 🐦.#worldmeditationday
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Powerful midmorning storm sweeping through the park. Be prepared for thunder, lightning, and flash floods. ⛈
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NOTICE: The park is receiving heavy snowfall and it has become necessary to close the park road at the visitor center due to unsafe conditions. Because of the lapse of funding the National Park Service is unable to provide services, including plowing of roads.
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💜🤍💛”Don’t bust the crust” is a common expression out here in the high desert. By staying on trail and off the biological soil crust, you help protect this unexpected community of life. More⬇️⬇️⬇️
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What views at Arches National Park would you put in a frame?. For Frame Arch, it is Delicate Arch!. Frame Arch has a perfect location near Delicate Arch that gives you a view of the famous arch from a different angle- and through an arch!. NPS Photo- C. Riddell
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“People will stare, make it worth their while” -Harry Winston . Arches have been showstoppers for as long as they’ve stood, but they won’t be around forever. Make sure to enjoy these wonders while they’re still trendy!. #NYFW #NPSFW #FedFashionWeek. NPS
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In 2019 Arches became an International Dark Sky Park, with night skies that allow people to see thousands of stars, planets, and even the Milky Way! . Learn more about stargazing in Arches: #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque. 📸 ©️ Paul Stolen
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Skyline Arch @ArchesNPS really knows how to “rock” a sunset. Pic by Nina Mayer Ritchie ( #FindYourPark #Utah
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We're back! Arches National Park will be back to normal operations in the next few days. Here's a view from earlier this month, when visitors left us a snow arch outside the visitor center. (cw)
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This week is International Dark Sky Week. 🔭. ⭐️At Arches National Park, you are able to witness a wealth of stars. In 2019, Arches National Park became certified as an official International Dark Sky Park.⭐️. Photo provided by: Kyle Ackerman
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🌈 We are proud to celebrate rainbows today and every day. Check out our Instagram page ( for a full spectrum of desert colors. 🏳️🌈 #Pride
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Happy National Bird Day! . Birds play a vital role in all ecosystems and are often the first alert to when there’s a change to their environment. National Park Service (NPS) scientists monitor native birds at Arches and other NPS units across the Colorado Plateau. More⬇️⬇️⬇️
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The sego lily (Calochortus nuttallii) is the state flower of Utah. Despite its delicate and elegant looks, it is a truly hardy and practical plant. With a delicious potato-like flavor, sego lily bulbs have often been used for sustenance. 🥔 . #WildflowerWednesday
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How did you spend your #IndependenceDay? 🇺🇸 We enjoyed a sunrise hike to Delicate Arch. Sunrise can be the best time to go: cooler temperatures and less crowding.
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PARK UPDATE: Thanks to donations from Canyonlands Natural History Association, Arches Visitor Center will be open daily 9 am to 4 pm beginning tomorrow, January 11. Rangers will be on duty to answer questions, but may not be able to offer all services.
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Visiting the Courthouse Wash Panel is a great way to see and learn about the cultural history of this region, including Arches National Park. More⬇️⬇️⬇️
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🎉Big news! We have a new superintendent, Lena Pace!.“I am honored to be selected to lead this iconic group of parks and am so grateful for the diverse career I've had across the National Park Service that has led me to this point,” says Pace. Learn more:
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A10: Looking for ways to connect to Arches from home?.🎊Fun activities: 🌺Identify wildflowers: 📸Dive into photos: #NationalParkWeek #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque
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Landscapes change over time, including in Arches National Park. Even features that seem “set in stone" transform into new shapes. See some of the transformations in Arches: #TransformationTuesday #NationalParkWeek #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque
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Sixteen years ago, we were beginning our celebration of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. The Olympic torch paid a visit to Delicate Arch during the relay. #SportsInParks
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"Night time sharpens, heightens each sensation. Darkness wakes and stirs imagination." -The Music of the Night #DarkSkies (mm)
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Attention climbers! To protect critical wildlife habitat for raptors and desert bighorn sheep, a number of climbing routes in Canyonlands and Arches national parks will close for up to six months this year. For a full list of closure routes and dates:
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