Such an incredible area....
This picture was taken as we drove up into the Park from the Visitors Centre...
North and South Windows...
It was 12:30 when we got back to the truck so we decided to have our lunch. There were no picnic tables so we were sitting in the truck when there was a tap on the door. It was Derek and Claire...as it turns out, they recognized our truck...we had met them last year where we were both camped at the same campground...we can’t remember where but it was down south somewhere. Wow...what a small world...what are the chances that we would be at the same place at the same time again this year? We had a nice chat with them...they are on their way down to Mesa, Arizona where, for the first time, they have rented a spot for 4 months. This is the first time they have chosen to stay put in one spot...Claire isn’t sure how they will like it.
It was 12:30 when we got back to the truck so we decided to have our lunch. There were no picnic tables so we were sitting in the truck when there was a tap on the door. It was Derek and Claire...as it turns out, they recognized our truck...we had met them last year where we were both camped at the same campground...we can’t remember where but it was down south somewhere. Wow...what a small world...what are the chances that we would be at the same place at the same time again this year? We had a nice chat with them...they are on their way down to Mesa, Arizona where, for the first time, they have rented a spot for 4 months. This is the first time they have chosen to stay put in one spot...Claire isn’t sure how they will like it.
There was still one more arch to see in this area, so Steve headed out on the trail to see the Double Arch while I finished my lunch. I met up with him just as he was on his way back...
Since it was already 1:30, we decided to drive right up to an area called The Devils Garden where some of the main Arches are...it is at the furthest point the road goes in the north end of the park.
It was a beautiful and very scenic walk...
It was well worth the hike in!
On our way back a hiker “Joe” asked how much further to the Double–O Arch as he left his wife behind on the first steep part (she apparently has my phobia). We said it was about 20 minutes away. He thought about it for a bit then asked us if we would tell his wife that he will be awhile. He started off then turned and asked if we would give her his car keys in case she didn’t want to wait on the trail. We asked what kind of car...her name and what’s she wearing. Away we went and 45 minutes later we saw Laura patiently waiting. Steve approached her and asked if her name was Laura. Yes, she said. Steve then said “Joe didn’t make it and he gave us the keys to your Jeep. Do ya need a ride?” She laughed and said “so I got to go and drag his bones back!” Too funny!
It was just after 4:30 by the time we got back to the truck...hot and tired but very glad we had hiked to see both Arches. There were also some side trips off to other Arches but we did not take them.
On our way back towards the park entrance, we made a number of stops to take pictures. We even got out at Sand Dune Arch trailhead to take the short hike in to see it...very cool...
The Fiery Furnace...
Petrified Dune...
Courthouse Towers...Petrified Dune...
Park Avenue Trail...
If you would like to see all pictures taken during our visit to Arches National Park, please see our web album at Arches National Park Pictures
It was after 6:30 by the time we got home. What an incredible day! We were thoroughly enthralled with all the rock formations that dotted the landscape...all of it was amazing!
We managed to get the oven lit (it has been acting up again) and I put a tray of lasagne in for dinner...we would be having a later than usual dinner tonight. It was the second tray that I had made when preparing dinners for Steve`s hunting trip...and it was very tasty (if I do say so myself!)
We went to bed exhausted...what an awesome day...
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