On Oct 3, 11:10*am, John H wrote:
Our first stop in Utah was at Arches National Park, just north of Moab, UT. I
couldn't stand going by the place without a quick stop to see what we were
looking forward to. Besides, since my wife had set the alarm two hours earlier
than we thought, 4:00 instead of 6:00, we arrived a few hours earlier than
planned.

The first stop in the park was at the La Sal Mountains viewpoint. What an
introduction to Arches NP. The La Sal Mountains are in the distance to the left.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...%20National%20...

Next on the itinerary was a stop at Courthouse Towers:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...%20National%20...

The 'Three Gossips' is the formation just right of center with the three small
'heads'. They don't appear to be gossiping, until one sees this view:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...%20National%20...

A little further down the main road in the park brings one to the Petrified
Dunes overlook, another great view.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...%20National%20...

The Delicate Arch is found on all the Utah license plates, and seems to be the
state symbol. This picture was taken from the lower viewpoint. Next time I'll
take the two-mile walk to the arch itself.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...%20National%20...

The North and South Windows are a big attraction. Very photogenic.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...%20National%20...

Some of my favorites:

Pine Tree Arch:http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...%20National%20...

Fins in the Devil's Playground:http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...%20National%20...

The Balance Rock of Arches NP.http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...%20National%20...

Skyline Arch (A big favorite, mostly because of the Utah Juniper in the
foreground):http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...%20National%20...

One of the most graceful arches, Landscape Arch:http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...%20National%20...

Typical roadside view in that neck of the woods.http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...%20National%20...

Next time - some pics of the Fiery Furnace.
--
John H

All decisions are the result of binary thinking.

Great job, John. Those were wonderful. i wonder how many 'balancing
rocks' there are out there? Looking forward to seeing more!

Thanks again!