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Arches National Park: Don't Miss a Thing
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From planning to packing to picking your hikes, here are all my best recommendations for visiting Arches National Park in Utah!
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📅 Planning
 
🎒 Gear
 
📱 Apps + Tools
 
🥾 Favorite Hikes and Sites

📅 Planning

Top posts to help you plan your trip to Arches

 
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Maximize your one day in Arches National Park with this family-friendly guide! Explore must-see trails, tips for kids, and timed-entry advice
One Day in Arches National Park: Best Stops for a Perfect Day
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The official page of Arches National Park. Check this for the most up-to-date information on the park.
Arches National Park (Official Site)
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The place to get timed entry, secure a camping spot at Devils Garden (my favorite!), and tours to Fiery Furnace.
Recreation.gov - Camping, Cabins, RVs, Permits, Passes & More
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🎒 Gear

My recommended products for an awesome Arches trip.

 
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Great of keeping kids entertained at lookouts, on hikes, and even in the car!
Hontry 10x25 Compact Binoculars for All
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We got one of these for my 5th grader to use at school + it's fantastic for hiking, road trips, and flights.
MOUNTAINTOP Kids Backpack/Lightweight Daypack
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We used this as a way to keep the kids distracted and entertained on our longest hike to date. I can't ever come up with them on my own 😂
Would You Rather? Summer Edition
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📱 Apps + Tools

Apps and Sites to help you travel plan

 
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Whether you get the free or + version, this is a must have app for finding trails, checking on current conditions, and reading reviews.
AllTrails: Trail Guides & Maps for Hiking, Camping, and Running
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I am a *little* obsessed with this free itinerary builder. There is a paid upgrade, but I find the free option to be good enough!
Wanderlog travel planner: free vacation planner and itinerary app
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A must-have app when visiting any of the parks. Get it before your trip and download the maps for offline use.
The NPS App - Digital (U.S. National Park Service)
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Download and print activities for the whole family - all while learning more about the national parks.

Perfect for passing time while driving to and from the awesome sites in Arches.
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🥾 Favorite Hikes and Sites

Must-see spots at Arches National Park

 
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The best with kids! Bring some sand toys and let them build away.
Sand Dune Arch Trail | AllTrails
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An icon, and for good reason! It's quite steep and very hot in the sun, but worth the work!
Delicate Arch Trail | AllTrails
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A less-strenuous way to still see Delicate Arch, but from afar.
Delicate Arch Viewpoint Trail| AllTrails
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Not even much of a hike, but totally worth getting out of the car for!
Balanced Rock Loop | AllTrails
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Easy with a good pay off. Pair with double arch across the parking lot.
Windows Loop Trail | AllTrails
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Two for one!
Double Arch Trail | AllTrails
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