Smithsonian Features Arches National Park

Smithsonian Magazine features Arches National Park as one of its Points of Interest - a monthly guide to notable American destinations and happenings.

The sandstone spires, balanced rocks, slot canyons and huge arches seem to call out to be explored. Or photographed. With its dramatic red rocks and perpetually blue skies, Arches National Park is about as photogenic as a place can be.

Winter is a great time to visit: temperatures drop below freezing most nights but warm up to an acceptable exploring temperature of 45 degrees or so during the day...

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