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Delicate Arch

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Delicate Arch
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“Delicate Arch is a 52-foot-tall (16 m) freestanding natural arch located in Arches National Park, near Moab in Grand County, Utah, United States. The arch is the most widely recognized landmark in Arches National Park and is depicted on Utah license plates and a postage stamp commemorating Utah's…”
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AfarSep 14

Fall Is a Wonderful Time to Visit Arches National Park—and a New Shuttle System Aims to Make It Even Easier

Utah’s Arches National Park is piloting a free shuttle system to reduce congestion and parking issues at two of its most popular sights.

52 feet high at the edge of a sandstone bowl

18 things in this story
  • Delicate ArchSight52 feet high at the edge of a sandstone bowl
  • Arches Visitor CenterMuseumshuttle stop connecting Moab and in-park destinations
  • The WindowsSightOfficial websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
  • Double ArchSighttallest arch in the park at 112 feet
  • Arches Scenic DriveSightroughly 36-mile round-trip route through the park
  • North WindowSight
  • South WindowSight
  • Turret ArchSight
  • Elsewhere
  • Canyonlands National ParkSightMoab, United StatesThe park preserves a colorful landscape eroded into numerous canyons, mesas, and buttes by the Colorado River, the…
  • Zion National ParkAttractionSpringdale, United StatesLocated at the junction of the Colorado Plateau, Great Basin, and Mojave Desert regions, the park has a unique…
  • Ulum MoabHotelMoab, United Statesupscale glamping retreat brand from the team behind Under Canvas
  • Capitol Reef National ParkSightTorrey, United StatesThe park is approximately 60 miles (100 km) long on its north–south axis and just 6 miles (10 km) wide on its east-west…
  • Moab-Arches ShuttlePlaceMoab, United Statesfree pilot program connecting downtown Moab with the park
  • Moab Office of TourismPlaceMoab, United Statesdirector Michael Soleta quoted on shuttle program
  • Sorrel River Ranch Resort and SpaHotelMoab, United Statesluxury all-inclusive property along the Colorado River
  • Red Cliffs Lodge MoabHotelMoab, United StatesTribute Portfolio hotel, part of the Marriott universe
  • Hoodoo MoabHotelMoab, United StatesCurio Collection by Hilton hotel in downtown
  • Bryce Canyon National ParkSightBryce Canyon City, United StatesThe major feature of the park is Bryce Canyon, which, despite its name, is not a canyon but a collection of giant…
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Condé Nast TravelerDec 14, 2025

14 National Parks That Are Even More Beautiful in Winter

Summer may be high season, but these parks are at their best in the colder months.

16 things in this story
  • Delicate ArchSightThe arch is the most widely recognized landmark in Arches National Park and is depicted on Utah license plates and a…
  • Elsewhere
  • Ocean DriveTrailAcadia National Park, United StatesScenic drive, plowed during snowy months.
  • Phantom RanchHotelGrand Canyon National Park, United StatesVintage cabins and restaurant at the canyon bottom.
  • Santa Elena CanyonSightBig Bend National Park, United StatesSunset turns this canyon into shades of amber.
  • Zabriskie PointSightDeath Valley National Park, United StatesTake in the rosy glow of sunrise from here.
  • Golden CanyonTrailDeath Valley National Park, United StatesHike through the mustard-hued walls of this canyon.
  • Inn at Death ValleyHotelDeath Valley National Park, United StatesLounge poolside at this freshly updated historic hotel.
  • Circle of Fire helicopter tourPlaceHawai'i Volcanoes National Park, United StatesSoar over the national park on this tour.
  • Chisos Mountains LodgeHotelBig Bend National Park, United StatesStay here and marvel at high-elevation vistas.
  • Bright Angel CampgroundPlaceGrand Canyon National Park, United StatesNab last-minute permits to camp near the river.
  • Rim TrailTrailGrand Canyon National Park, United StatesFamily-friendly trail with panoramic views.
  • Window FormationSightBig Bend National Park, United StatesMarvel at vistas of this formation.
  • Hermits RestSightGrand Canyon National Park, United StatesStone ruins at the end of the Rim Trail.
  • Alpine Visitor CenterSightRocky Mountain National Park, United StatesHighest visitor center in the National Park System.
  • Trunk BaySightUS Virgin Islands National Park, U.S. Virgin IslandsIslet in Virgin Islands National Park.
  • Keys ViewSightJoshua Tree National Park, United States
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