Arches National Park
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Arch·es National Park

geographical name \ˈär-chəz\

Definition of ARCHES NATIONAL PARK

area of eroded natural arch formations E Utah

Arches National Park

geographical name    (Concise Encyclopedia)

Preserve, eastern Utah, U.S. Located on the Colorado River north of Moab, the preserve was established as a national monument in 1929 and as a national park in 1971. Its area is about 120 sq mi (310 sq km). The park's sandstone has been eroded into unusual shapes, including Courthouse Towers, Fiery Furnace, and Devils Garden, the site of Landscape Arch, at 306 ft (93 m) the longest freestanding natural rock bridge in the world.

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