1-year Anniv Utah - Day 4

Day 4 started off in Green River, Utah.  We ate a quick breakfast at the hotel and got on the road.  We had a nice morning drive into Moab and went straight into Arches National Park entrance @10am.  We made a quick stop at the Visitors Center to catch the Welcome Video, bought a patch, and then headed to the sites.

Our first stop was The Windows section, which includes the famous Double Arch.  From there we headed to Devils Garden, which includes the record-breaking Landscape Arch (almost 300 feet wide!).  The weather was warm and the sun was killer.  Before starting the Delicate Arch hike, we headed into Moab to check into our hotel and catch some AC.  We then headed back into the park and started the Delicate Arch sunset hike @~530pm, and man, the exposed hike was still super hot!  We arrived a large group of people, all watching the shadows creep up on the famous arch.

We wanted to stay at Delicate Arch for hours, but headed back down in time to beat the daylight.  Just as we were heading into Moab, the moon popped up behind the mountain range and provided a jaw-dropping view.  We snapped a quick photo, then headed into town to grab some grub at the Moab Brewery.  We filled our bellies, then headed back to the hotel for some sleep.

Arches National Park - Drive into The Windows section

Arches NP - Double Arch

Arches NP - Nadine overlooking Devils Garden (Landscape Arch in upper right)

Arches NP - Delicate Arch at sunset (looking East)

Arches NP - Delicate Arch at sunset (looking West)

Arches NP - Full Moon rise over the Moab city