Delicate Arch
Arches National Park, Delicate Arch
This beautiful arch has come to signify the state of Utah, and is featured on some of Utah's license plates, which in my opinion are the most beautiful of all the states' license plates. I had high expectations of the arch before I got there, but even the hike itself to get there exceeded all my expectations. It is a relatively easy hike (though it can be hot), and as the top is approached, it appears in some ways almost like the ruins from an ancient civilization. It is one of my favorite hikes in the country, for some of the least effort.
©Bill Yeaton