Arches National Park, Utah QTVR (DesertUSA)

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Arches National Park, Utah (QTVR)

Arches National Park is located in the northeast quarter of the Colorado Plateau near Moab, Utah. Its 73,379 acres comprises a unique concentration of spectacular erosional landforms, including one of the largest concentrations of natural sandstone arches in the world.

Our 360-degree panorama is taken from the Park Avenue Viewpoint and Trailhead at an elevation of 4,090 feet. Our initial orientation is the view north toward the Three Gossips (in the left background). As the view rotates left (west), we look toward the road, then the Visitor Center at Park Headquarters in the southwestern corner of the park.

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Formation of Arches at Arches Natl Park
Entrada sandstone, especially susceptible to exfoliation, is exposed to the elements. Eventually the rock is breached, causing the formation of windows, which are gradually enlarged to form the arches, which themselves eventually collapse.

Rainbow Bridge is the world's largest natural bridge. It is considered sacred by the Navajo Indians. The bridge's predominant color is salmon-pink, with dark stains called desert varnish.

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