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Arches National Park Pictures

A scene in the Window's Section, showing the Parade of Elephants.
National Park Service Historic Photograph Collection
A scene in the Window's Section, showing the Parade of Elephants.
Approximate Year: 1961
Photographer: Boucher, Jack E.

Arches NP lies atop an underground salt bed called the Paradox Formation, which is responsible for the arches, spires, balanced rocks, fins and eroded monoliths common in the park. Major rock formations consist of Entrada Sandstone and Navajo Sandstone.

Other Historic Photos

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The Hole in the Wall, Court House Towers. Three Graces (locally called The Village Gossipers) Court House Towers. On-the-spot explanations furnished thru the medium of naturalist-conducted field trips is one of the most effective forms of nature interpretation. In the background is the famous
The Devil's Garden, as viewed from the tour road at Skyline Arch. Delicate Arch from north side. A scene in the Window's Section, showing the Parade of Elephants.
Tower of Babel, Court House Towers. Note man at base. Visitors enjoy the formations at Arches NP. Double-O Arch, Devil's Garden Section.
Petrglyphs along Court House Wash.

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