My various forms

To most people Arches look relatively the same and have a consistent look of a typical Arch, however in my National Park I withhold over 2,000 natural sandstone Arches, and each one of them has been crafted differently and is unique in their own architect. Each one withholds its on story of how the Earth shaped it into the Arch it stands to be today. 

Cliff Wall Arch

This is an example of what a typical Cliff Wall Arch looks like, it is usually unseen because it is hard to spot and most of the time they are only recognized if you stand directly under them while looking up. An example of these Cliff wall arches in my park are: Biceps Arch in the Windows area, Park Avenue Arch and Visitor Center Arch.

Pothole Arch 

This type of arch is formed when a section of the wall of a pothole ruptures, in result leaving a area of its rim suspended above the newly formed opening. The process that helped create this pothole is chemical exfoliation, and it causes the initial opening. However these type of arches can only be formed near a cliff wall. Some examples of the famous Porthole Arches in my park include: Pothole Arch Upper and Lower near Garden of Eden and Bean Pot Arch in the Great Wall.  

Natural Bridge Arch 

My Natural Bridge are not as common but when found they are always near a stream or stream channel. These are usually formed through a process of erosion that occur in the horizontally bedded sandstone. The most famous Natural Bridge is not easily found but completely worth the trekk called the Walk Through Bridge in the Fiery Furnace. 

Free Standing Arch 

This is not only the most easily identifiable arch in my park, but it is also the most common, it stands alone apart from any walls or fins, and has a large light opening creating this arch. Some examples of the Free Standing Arch are the most famous Delicate Arch, Landscape Arch, and Double Arch, North and South Window Arch.