Taking advantage of the Fee Free Days by venturing to Arches National Park in Moab, UT, we enjoyed some out-of-this-world views. Taking the advice of the park rangers, I wore my New Balance running shoes, though I'm sure they would have favored hiking boots, but they really weren't necessary.
Much of the park can be seen close to the roadside, and for those areas one could get away with 5 heels. However, if you want to enjoy the truly incredible views of Delicate Arch or Skyline Arch, stick with the Park's recommendations and wear sturdy shoes.
The climb up to Delicate Arch, is just that --- a climb. Up hill the whole way... rather up rock --- one solid ginormous boulder to be exact, expect some upper thigh burn. If you need to take a break, turn around and enjoy the incredible skyline. The path winds and weaves, but just past the cliffside, the most spectacular view surprises you and then all of that uphill -bothways sort of effort is forgotten.
The arch is well visited, and almost always has people beneath it, but if you wait long enough, you too can have your moment under that incredible natural sandstone sculpture. The enormity of it can only be experienced in person. The photos just don't quite do it justice.
While we were there we took a few Subway toss shoots to submit to Jimmy Fallon's superbowl project. A little fun to hopefully put UT front and center during the Superbowl festivities.
The trip is about 45-minutes - 1 hour. Not terribly difficult, just tiring given that there is no break for your quads. The trip down, however, is quite delightful. The trailhead is very well marked and if you follow the rock cairns (though there is likely to be someone in front of you anyway) you will find your way.
Apparel: Tommy Hilfiger Jeans and white Avalanche Ski Jacket
Shoes: White and Gray New Balance running shoes.
Much of the park can be seen close to the roadside, and for those areas one could get away with 5 heels. However, if you want to enjoy the truly incredible views of Delicate Arch or Skyline Arch, stick with the Park's recommendations and wear sturdy shoes.
The climb up to Delicate Arch, is just that --- a climb. Up hill the whole way... rather up rock --- one solid ginormous boulder to be exact, expect some upper thigh burn. If you need to take a break, turn around and enjoy the incredible skyline. The path winds and weaves, but just past the cliffside, the most spectacular view surprises you and then all of that uphill -bothways sort of effort is forgotten.
Shot captured with my iPhone and made incredible with CameraBag
The arch is well visited, and almost always has people beneath it, but if you wait long enough, you too can have your moment under that incredible natural sandstone sculpture. The enormity of it can only be experienced in person. The photos just don't quite do it justice.
While we were there we took a few Subway toss shoots to submit to Jimmy Fallon's superbowl project. A little fun to hopefully put UT front and center during the Superbowl festivities.
The trip is about 45-minutes - 1 hour. Not terribly difficult, just tiring given that there is no break for your quads. The trip down, however, is quite delightful. The trailhead is very well marked and if you follow the rock cairns (though there is likely to be someone in front of you anyway) you will find your way.Apparel: Tommy Hilfiger Jeans and white Avalanche Ski Jacket
Shoes: White and Gray New Balance running shoes.
