Our first day in Arches proved to be a very busy one. When we arrived at the park, we saw the CAMPGROUND FULL sign in the entrance station window. Much to our disappointment, we briefly checked out the VC and then headed back down the road to scout out a campsite. The first one that caught our eye was a RV/Tent campground called Slickrock just outside the park entrance. Not really our usual, but it had a pool, hot tubs, wi-fi, and free coffee in the a.m. I still don't drink straight coffee, but was good to know some thing was free! It took us just a half and hour or so to set up camp and then we were off to explore the slickrock.
Our first hike took us to Delicate Arch located about 10 miles up the mountain on the scenic drive. The road was a series of winding switchbacks most of which followed along 500 ft. cliffs. Once we arrived at the trailhead we hiked 1.2 miles in the red sand to get to an awesome view of the arch. Tomorrow we will get schoolwork done and then head out again. Girls are already working on their Jr. Ranger books. I think they both shall be able to do MY job at Glacier Bay when we return - both are quite the budding naturalists.
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