Delicate Arch, Arches National Park, near Moab, Utah.
This is a little different perspective of this frequently visited and photographed arch. This isn’t a better perspective, except that we were all alone – a long way from the large crowd gathered at the end of the trail head. A crowd that actually began to yell at each other as they “ruined” each others photos – it really tainted what should have been a wonderful evening.
I had visited this arch once before – exactly two years to the day to this mid-week visit, and was surprised at how many more people were there. I shouldn’t have been – visitor numbers to both Moab area National Parks were up over 20% in August compared to the previous August. I’m sure October numbers were up as well.
If the growth in this area continues, I would think Arches National Park may soon join Zion and Bryce and require a shuttle system during peak visitor periods. It seems like a prime candidate, with its short road system, and limited parking. The bus is a bit of a hassle, but with crowded roads, and full parking lots, it may be better then the existing system.
Here are more Arches National Park photos.
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Well it looks like you had some good sun and light at least. There usually are a number of people there but most of time everyone can have there time without getting in a fight.
Photographers are retarded. Pretty cool shot though w/ the tourists between the Arch!
Thanks Dennis, it was great light! It is too bad people weren’t better behaved, I hope if was just an unusual night.
Thanks Richard.
such a pretty photo. i wonder how much longer that is going to last.
-jack
Thanks Jack – I was wondering the same thing.
Ron
Arches NP is one of my favorite parks. I proposed to my wife two years ago (end of september) at Delicate Arch at Sunset. The arch was indeed very busy at that time
That is a great story! I suppose that place will always have extra special meaning for you!
Ron