Arches National Park...part 1

This was the first time at Arches for all of us, so we were lucky to find one of the very few picnic tables in the shade for our lunch.  This was good since the temperature was in the high 80's.

 We drove to each scenic spot, then did short hikes.

There are more than 2000 arches in the park.

 The arches and other openings are formed by eroded sandstone.

 

Some places you need a park service guide to reach.

Tom found some native wildlife: