Arches National Park preserves over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, including the world-famous Delicate Arch, as well as many other unusual rock formations.

The park is located near Moab, Utah, and is 119 square miles (309 km²) in size. Its highest elevation is 5,653 feet (1,723 m) at Elephant Butte and its lowest elevation is 4,085 feet (1,245 m) at the visitor center. Since 1970, 42 arches have toppled because of erosion.

Temperatures in the summer (June through September) may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter temperatures (December through February) often drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures could vary by 50 degrees in a 24-hour period. Arches National Park receives 10 inches (250 mm) of rain a year on average.

Arches National Park receives over 800,000 visitors per year.