So now we come to Spruce Tree Arch, and you can see Mary Ann at the bottom left of this photo. This too, was a bit of a hike, but nothing like Delicate Arch.

From Spruce Tree Arch we drove a bit to Fiery Furnace, a place that looks suspiciously like Bryce Canyon. I am tempted to call these features "Hoodoos"; a name given them by the Ute tribe who lived in the area of Bryce canyon. The belief is that these were once very evil people that were turned to stone.

A bit further into the park brings you to Skyline Arch, which fascinated me because of its steep inclination but more importantly, its close proximity to the road (yuk yuk).

Okay - I can't help using these neat, deformed and dead trees to frame rock features. So sue me.

Here, on the Devil's Garden trail, is perhaps the most incredible of all arches. Landscape Arch, which measures 306 feet from base to base, is truly an incredible sight. In 1991, some hikers heard a cracking sound, and before their eyes, 90 tons of the right side of Landscape Arch fell to the ground. What you see is the remaining arch, and in the foreground the remains. This is the only arch in the park that hikers are not permitted to stand under - for good reason!

The south section of the park contains a remarkable set of features known as the Windows Section. You can see both North and South Window arches in this photo I took at the foot of the hill. I didn't think I'd be able to get both arches in one photo, but if you stand back enough they both fit rather nicely.

Here I am under North Window arch - jumping up and down like an idiot.

Through Turret Arch you can see South Arch, and sadly, we say goodbye to one of the most incredible places on planet Earth.

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