March 14-We got an early start and headed into Arches National Park. If you have never been here and you get to this part of Utah this is a must see! There is so much to see that its almost sensory overload with all the amazing rock formations and panoramic views. We made the rounds through the park taking in all the sights and taking pictures. If you have the chance to come here make sure to plan a few days here as there is so much to see. After stopping and having lunch while watching the rock climbers climb some of the rock formations we headed for the Delicate Arch. There are two places to see the Delicate Arch. The first point is a view point that allows you to see the arch from a distance after a short hike. I would recommend the lower access trail that takes you right to the Delicate Arch. It took us about three hours to hike to it but as everyone that was coming down told us. "It is well worth the hike."
I was concerned my daughter Shelly wouldnt be able to make the hike but she was a trooper and had no problems making it. When we reached the arch I was amazed at the beauty of this sight. The arch is truly amazing with the snow covered LaSalle mountains as a backdrop.
We learned that this area was first discovered by the Spaniards who named the LaSalle mountains after viewing them and believing that it was to warm for snow to exist on the nearby mountains so they must be covered by salt. LaSalle mountains means the salt covered mountains. We found the early spring a perfect time for this hike as the temperatures were in the seventies and made the hike more comfortable.
We ended the day with a great dinner at one of the local mexican restaraunts in Moab and headed back to our room for some well deserved sleep.
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