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Arches National Park

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Arches National Park
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“Arches National Park is a national park of the United States in eastern Utah. The park is adjacent to the Colorado River, 4 mi (6 km) north of Moab, Utah. The park contains more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches, including the well-known Delicate Arch, which constitute the highest density of…”
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Lonely PlanetOct 9

10 Best Rail Journeys in the USA

See the best of the USA with our picks of America

Nearby national park accessible from Moab.

25 things in this story
  • Arches National ParkSightNearby national park accessible from Moab.
  • Elsewhere
  • California ZephyrPlaceChicago, United StatesRuns from Chicago to California, a 2438-mile journey.
  • Empire BuilderPlaceChicago, United StatesConnects Chicago to Seattle or Portland through mountains.
  • Rocky MountaineerPlaceVancouver, CanadaScenic train routes through mountain country from Vancouver.
  • Coast StarlightPlaceSeattle, United StatesTraces Pacific cliffs from Seattle to Los Angeles.
  • Durango & Silverton steam trainPlaceDurango, United StatesHeritage steam train through San Juan Mountains.
  • Canyon SpiritPlaceDenver, United StatesScenic train through Glenwood Canyon and Utah deserts.
  • Asher Adams hotelHotelSalt Lake City, United StatesIn Salt Lake City's former Union Station, built 1909.
  • Golden Spike National Historical ParkSightSalt Lake City, United StatesSite of first transcontinental railroad meeting.
  • California State Railroad MuseumMuseumSacramento, United StatesVolunteer guides narrate journey between Reno and Sacramento.
  • Cascade RangeSightSeattle, United StatesSnowcapped mountains seen on the Coast Starlight route.
  • Glacier Park LodgeHotelEast Glacier, United StatesHistoric log-cabin style lodge built in 1913.
  • Columbia River GorgeSightPortland, United StatesNational Scenic Area with thick forest and cliffs.
  • Sunset LimitedPlaceNew Orleans, United StatesSouthernmost Amtrak line, rolls along bayous and river.
  • Huey P Long BridgeSightNew Orleans, United StatesCrosses Mississippi River 153ft above water.
  • Pecos River High BridgeSightNew Mexico, United StatesOnce tallest bridge in the country, over Pecos River.
  • Pacific SurflinerPlaceLos Angeles, United StatesOceanside train route from Los Angeles to San Diego.
  • Amtrak CascadesPlaceEugene, United StatesRoute from Eugene, OR to Vancouver, Canada.
  • Adirondack routePlaceNew York, United StatesTrain journey through vineyards and past lakes.
  • Hudson ValleyNeighborhoodNew York, United StatesVerdant vineyards seen from the Adirondack route.
  • Lake ChamplainSightNew York, United StatesWith a length of 107 mi (172 km) and surface area over 500 sq mi (1,295 km2), it lies mostly between the U.S.
  • Glenwood CanyonSightDenver, United StatesWinding canyon in Colorado seen on Canyon Spirit.
  • Puget SoundSightSeattle, United States
  • Glacier National ParkSightEast Glacier, United States
  • Lake GeorgeSightNew York, United States
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OutsideOct 6

7 Best U.S. Accommodations for Stargazing—and Yes, I’ve Stayed at All of Them

Astrotourism columnist Stephanie Vermillion travels the world for dark skies and starry stays. These are seven of her favorites in the U.S., with amenities like stargazing sound baths and aurora hunting from bed.

Basecamp for night photography.

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  • Arches National ParkSightBasecamp for night photography.
  • Ulum MoabHotelResort with canvas tents near Moab, good for night photography.
  • Elsewhere
  • Coopers Rock State ForestSightBruceton Mills, United States12 miles from Morgantown, with trail miles and bouldering.
  • Borealis BasecampHotelFairbanks, United StatesOffers fiberglass igloos and glass-walled cubes for sky-watching.
  • Skyview HotelHotelTorrey, United StatesGeodesic domes with skylights for viewing night skies.
  • Gifford HomesteadRestaurantTorrey, United StatesFamous for its takeaway pie.
  • Chisos Mountain LodgeHotelBig Bend National Park, United StatesStayed close to trails for nighttime fresco viewing.
  • The Summit at Big BendHotelTerlingua, United StatesStargazing domes with desert scrub overlook and sky windows.
  • Fresh Coast CabinsHotelCopper Harbor, United StatesCabins with unobstructed north-facing views across Lake Superior.
  • Isle Royale National ParkSightCopper Harbor, United StatesGateway town is Copper Harbor.
  • Coopers Rock State Forest Stargazing CabinsHotelBruceton Mills, United StatesA-frame abodes with oversized windows and patios for stargazing.
  • Volcano HouseHotelHawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, United StatesLies on the edge of the active Kīlauea caldera.
  • Crater Rim TrailTrailHawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, United StatesAdjacent to Volcano House for viewing volcanic glow and stars.
  • Under Canvas Lake PowellHotelLake Powell, United StatesWorld's first DarkSky-certified accommodation.
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OutsideMay 14

So Many Ways to Moab

Utah’s legendary outdoor destination has gorgeous scenery to spare, yes, and all kinds of ways to experience it

reservations no longer required for 2026, just a park pass

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OutsideApr 23

Arches National Park Just Nixed Reservations. Here's How to Avoid the Crowds.

Arches no longer requires timed entry tickets, which means crowds are coming back in a big way. Here's how to see the famous red rocks without the Disneyland-style lines, according to a Utahn.

Timed entry ticket requirement ended

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OutsideMar 30

How a Utah Trail Ride Became the Center of the Off-Road Universe

After 60 years of slickrock fun and 4x4 community building, Easter Jeep Safari®️ still retains its grassroots DNA—and has a lot to celebrate

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OutsideMar 28

Moab Opened 200 Miles of Trail to E-Bikes. I Was One of the First to Ride Them (Legally).

The world’s most iconic mountain bike destination just opened 200 miles of singletrack to electric bikes. From revitalizing injured riders to turning brutal climbs into a "turbo-charged" cruise, here is what the new rules really mean for the desert.

Park with towers and buttes visible from Alaska Trail.

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