Arches and Canyonlands National Parks are a favorite because of the striking canyons, arches, monoliths, spires, fins and balanced rocks, primarily composed of Entrada Sandstone. A winter storm left about an inch of snow, making for some scenic photography, even though Arches was closed by the National Park Service the day after it snowed. Luckily Canyonlands was still open. The drive from Dolores, Colorado was scenic.
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Moab, Arches, and Canyonlands
Moab, Utah is a gateway city to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Because of the opportunities for outdoor recreation in a stunning natural setting, Moab, Utah is known for mountain bike riding, hiking, river rafting, motorcycling, ATV riding, Jeep trails, climbing, and canyoneering.