Sheets Gulch Arch, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah

 

Bob just attended an Arch Rally held by the Natural Arch and Bridge Society from September 18th to the 25th in and around Capitol Reef National Park in Utah.  He enjoyed eight days of going on drives and hikes to see arches and bridges.

This image is of Sheets Gulch Arch, which he hiked to on the fourth day of the rally.  The arch is on the east side of the park up against a canyon wall almost looking like it's just leaning against the top of the sandstone formation.  The group could see it from the canyon bottom, but several of the hikers, including Bob, scrambled up the slope to get a closer look and even walk through the opening of the arch.

Remember, it's not just a picture, it's a story.

Balanced Rock, Arches National Park, Utah

 

This image is from 2008 when we were still using film. So this is a slide that was scanned and edited. This feature in Arches National Park is called Balanced Rock. We can speculate as to how long it will be before the huge rock on top falls down, but it will eventually, such is geological forces. You can view this feature right from the road about 9 miles from the visitor center. If  you park and hike the trails, you can completely encircle it. This photo was taken in the afternoon with a westward sun lighting the scene and storm clouds starting to build.

Remember, it's not just a picture, it's a story!