arch (noun)
a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight of a bridge, roof, or wall above it.
hike (noun)
a long walk, esp. in the country or wilderness.
pooped (adjective)
exhausted
Those three words described Day 7 of the “Hey Joe, Where You Goin’ With That Camera In Your Hand” Hroad Trip as we hiked 15+ miles around Arches National Park in Moab, Utah and its magnificent sandstone structures.
We started the day with Double Arch:
Inside:
Outside was a lone, little prickly pear cactus. So of course I took a picture:
Or two:
Out hiking:
…to Broken Arch:
Underneath:
We hiked the 4-mile-round-trip “trail” to Double O Arch:
I say “trail” because most of the trail is climbing up, down, and over rocks and steep paths with drop-offs on both sides:
A break from the arches:
Back to arches. Partition Arch:
We ended the day with perhaps the most famous arch in the world and the arch I wasn’t leaving the park without a photo of: Delicate Arch:
People lined up (me included) to take turns going under the arch. When one couple took their turn, the guy dropped to one knee and proposed to his girlfriend under the arch for all of us to be a part of.
Today was exhilarating—and exhausting. But all the miles and all the sweat were worth the magnificent sights we saw.
Tomorrow, we’ll have a little rest as we drive to Zion National Park by way of Bryce Canyon National Park. And more picture taking.
