day 147
arches national park, utah

"What, is there a kegger going on up there that we don't know about?"
- Mark, fellow hiker.
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All About the Arch:
Declared: 1971
Arches: Over 2000
Visitors/yr: Over 1 million
Avg July Temp: 38C (100F)
Avg Jan Temp: 7C (44F)

Claim to Fame: Besides having the most natural arches in the world, Delicate Arch is the pride of the Utah license plate.

Corny Photo of the Day
Trails:
Park Avenue
Balanced Rock
Windows
Double Arch
Delicate Arch
Sand Dune Arch
Broken Arch
Skyline Arch
Tower Arch
Devil's Garden (includes Landscape and Double O)

For Your Safety:
During the summer, daytime temperatures can reach 43 degrees Celsius (110F). Carry at least one gallon of water per person per day. Dehydration and heat can prove fatal.

Not in the winter though! Lucky for us!


Jan 20 - We don't have much to say about today, except, "wow."


the ultimate playplace...
more photos in the archive...

Current Location
(get out your push pins)

Moab, UT

Next Stop: More Arches!

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Today's Weather:
Not a Cloud in the Sky

Daily Stats
Distance:292.5km
Gas:$13.00
Hiked:8.9km

National Parks Pass...
Saved Today:$10.00
Saved Total:$89.00

Sleeping Quarters
Devil's Garden

Site 12. Don't get me wrong, the campground is beautiful. But, while Kevin got a full night's rest, Aimee tossed and turned until the sun came up (go easy on her).

Cost: $10.00

Bkfast: 
Campground
Capitol Reef NM, UT
Kevin:Apple Oatmeal
Aimee:Maple Oatmeal
Lunch: 
On the Road
Through Arches NP
Split:Baked Nachos & Green Salsa
Dinner: 
Campground
Arches NP, UT
Kevin:Thai Cup O Noodles, Chunky Steak & Potato Soup
Aimee:Chicken Cup O Noodles, Chunky Steak & Potato Soup

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