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Source: Wikipedia

Arches-Nationalpark (Arches National Park)

Der Arches-Nationalpark ist ein Nationalpark der Vereinigten Staaten im Norden des Colorado-Plateaus am Colorado River nördlich der Stadt Moab im US-Bundesstaat Utah. Er bewahrt die weltweit größte Konzentration an natürlichen Steinbögen (engl.: arches), die durch Erosion und Verwitterung ständig neu entstehen und wieder vergehen. Im Parkgebiet sind über 2000 Arches mit einer Öffnung von mindestens 90 cm (3 Fuß) nachgewiesen. Die Ökosysteme des über 300 km² großen Parks reichen vom Flussufer des Colorado Rivers bis zum nackten Fels und sind durch die durchschnittliche Höhe von rund 1500 m über dem Meer bei Wüstenklima geprägt.
Das Gebiet wurde 1929 als National Monument unter Schutz gestellt und 1971 zum Nationalpark aufgewertet. Es wird vom National Park Service betreut.

  1. 1 Geographie und Klima
  2. 2 Geologie
    1. 2.1 Schichtfolge
    2. 2.2 Entstehung der Steinbögen
  3. 3 Ökosysteme
    1. 3.1 Grasland
    2. 3.2 Waldland
    3. 3.3 Offene Standorte
    4. 3.4 Sonderstandorte
  4. 4 Flora
    1. 4.1 Allgemeines
    2. 4.2 Bäume und Sträucher
    3. 4.3 Wildblumen, Gräser und Kakteen
    4. 4.4 Kryptogamen
  5. 5 Geschichte
    1. 5.1 Frühgeschichte
    2. 5.2 Besiedlung durch Weiße
    3. 5.3 Geschichte des Parks
  6. 6 Der Nationalpark heute
    1. 6.1 Sehenswürdigkeiten
    2. 6.2 Verwaltung
    3. 6.3 Schutzstatus
    4. 6.4 Tourismus
  7. 7 Literatur
  8. 8 Weblinks
  9. 9 Einzelnachweise

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  • File:Delicate_Arch_Arches_NP.JPG Delicate Arch, das Wahrzeichen Utahs
  • File:Turret_Arch_through_North_Window_(crop).jpg North Window (vorne) und Turret Arch (hinten) in der Morgendämmerung
  • File:Arch_form.png Entstehung natürlicher Steinbögen 1. Durch den Einbruch der Antiklinalen brachen die durch Hebung entstandenen Risse im Sandstein auf. 2. Durch Erosion vergrößerte sich die Oberfläche der Risse, wodurch die Erosion noch rascher fortschreiten konnte, so dass lange, rippenartige Strukturen entstanden. 3. Felsen bröckeln ab und durchbrechen die Rippen, in wenigen Fällen entstanden Löcher in den Wällen. 4. Die so entstandenen Löcher werden durch Wind und Wetter weiter erodiert, Wasser dringt teilweise in den Sandstein ein und sprengt beim Gefrieren weitere Felsen heraus.
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  • File:ARCH_rodent.jpg Nördliche Grashüpfermaus Onychomys leucogaster
  • File:ARCH_jay.jpg Westlicher Buschhäher (Aphelocoma californica)
  • File:ARCH_lizard.jpg Westlicher Halsbandleguan (Crotaphytus collaris baileyi)
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  • File:USA_Arches_NP_Delicate_Arch(1).jpg Der Delicate Arch, im Hintergrund die La Sal Mountains
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Comments

  • We Are Emma &

    Absolutely stunning. A lot of amazing trails (kid friendly too!). One of the most spectacular places I have ever been. Highly recommend. Defintely hike Delicate Arch early it gets crowded and hot. Hidden Gem: Sand Dune Arch

    a week ago
  • Flip

    Top 3 national parks in the US! The scenery is unbeatable. There is so much to see, can’t possibly be done in 1 day. Make sure you have a few days here to explore. It’s about a 4 hr drive from SLC. During the summer it is very hot so be prepared with lots of water and sun gear. Enjoy!!

    a week ago
  • Dimas

    Amazing national park. It is a must go! I went during august, which was warm in the days but cool at night and very early morning. There were less people during the week. Plan on bringing water or fill up at the visitors center. The hikes to the arches that were visible were short and could be completed by almost anyone. I hiked to delicate arch early morning one day (6:30am) and the parking lot was starting to fill out. GET THERE EARLY IF YOU WANT TO DO THIS HIKE. It is a difficult hike depending on your age and body condition, but the pay off is with it. YOU MUST return at night to see the night sky. Simply spectacular. Panorama point fills up quickly at night. I would suggest drive past it and find a good spot on the side. There are plenty of views and hikes to last you at least three days.

    2 days ago
  • Alejandro

    What ana amazing NP! A bit too touristy but definitely worth it. Make sure you go off season or early in the morning and avoid the crowds. Be aware that if there is too many people they close the entrance temporarily.

    a week ago
  • Kinzie

    Amazing views! It’s a short hike up to Delicate Arch. Totally worth the drive and hike. We got to the parking lot at 8am and it was already full. Go early beat the crowds and the heat and see some amazing features.

    a week ago
  • Bridget

    What a great national park! Of the Utah 5 it is one of the most unique ones for sure. The arches are all beautiful. God truly created some masterpieces here.

    a week ago
  • Violet

    So unbelievably beautiful. We went for the sunrise and I HIGHLY recommend that. Wear good hiking boots and prepare to drive for a while to get where you want to be in the park. Parking fills up quick, so arrive early!

    2 weeks ago
  • Juan Diego Bernaola

    I love this place! This was my first time in this national park and I enjoyed my time there. There is a lot of arches and rocks where you can take incredible pictures! Great spots in each trail! I highly recommend this National Park and I would like to come back soon! Visit it! You will love it.

    2 weeks ago

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➴ Coordinates: 38° 43‘ N, 109° 35‘ W
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