Autumn at the Arches National Park, Utah

Fall is a prime time to explore natural wonder that is the Arches National Park in Moab, Utah. 

The area offers cool breezes and fall foliage to the backdrop of sandstone rocks. 

The park has over 2,000 natural stone arches, hundreds of pinnacles, massive rock fins and giant balanced rocks. 

The Moab Adventure Center offers a range of Arches experiences including :

• the chance to navigate the Colorado River
• taking ‘cowboy-trained’ quarter horses on trails with morning and afternoon options  touring the backcountry in a 4x4
• a zip line over the sandstone cliffs at the Raven’s Rim, and
• guided mountain biking tours Visitors can also enjoy traditional music and food offerings during the Moab Folk Festival and Celtic Festival. 

The Moab Adventure Center offers rafting, jet boating, standup paddle boarding, hiking, mountain biking and hot air ballooning. 

There are also Hummer safaris, rock climbing, canyoneering, and horseback riding. Utah, a landlocked state in the Mountain region of the USA, is bordered by Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Arizona and Nevada.

* www.nps.gov/arch/index.htm, www.utah.com/destinations/national-parks/arches-national-park/ and www.westernriver.com
* Dave Wiggins at dave@travelnewssource.com