13 Best National Parks to Visit in the US This Summer

9. Arches National Park, Utah: Natural Stone Sculptures in Desert Splendor

Arches National Park protects over 2,000 natural stone arches within its 76,679 acres of high desert landscape, creating the world's largest concentration of these geological wonders carved by millions of years of erosion in the red sandstone formations of southeastern Utah. Summer visitors can explore iconic formations such as Delicate Arch, Utah's most famous landmark featured on the state's license plate, which requires a moderate 1.5-mile hike across slickrock to reach this freestanding 65-foot-tall arch that frames the distant La Sal Mountains in a perfect natural window. The park's Windows Section provides easy access to North and South Windows, massive arches that can be viewed from short