Most of today was spent on the long drive from Jackson, WY to Moab, UT but I did get to Moab in time to duck into Arches for about 20 minutes. It stormed the entire drive and the weather was no different upon arrival in the Southwest and it looks like the storm will be here until the end of the week.
Storm just outside of Moab, Utah (click for prints).
But driving up to Arches the clouds seemed to part and allow me the opportunity to get a quick shot of Park Avenue! Park Avenue was named by early visitors that felt the tall rock formations reminded them of tall skyscrapers lining a big city street. These layers began forming over 150 million years ago as tidal flats, desert, and beach deposits. Within the past two millions years the immense pressure has cracked the slabs and created the “fins” you see in the picture. These fins are the beginning of arches that the national park is now famous for. There is a popular hiking trail that cuts right down the middle of Park Avenue that is a quick 1.8 miles round trip.
Park Avenue in Arches National Park – click for prints and support the photographer!
Tomorrow I head into Arches at sunrise for a whole day of fun! So come back tomorrow for more photos and stories from the day!
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Andy A.
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P.S. Have a behind the scenes photo of the storm!
Behind the Scenes- Photo by Chelsea Anderson
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