Delicate Arch, image in Backpacker Magazine

I captured this image of Delicate Arch in Arches National Park 2 years ago.
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It is gracing the pages of the new issue of Backpacker Magazine this month! I was lucky to get some nice light and good color on the arch and mountains in the background!

Devils Garden Trail, Arches National Park

Devils Garden Trail, Arches National Park
Devils Garden Trail, Arches National Park
Arches National Park has many short hiking trails, each visiting a wonderland of red rock fins. One of the long-ish trails is the Devils Garden Loop.
Devils Garden Trail, Arches National Park
The loop is 7 miles fantastic long, taking you through arches, up slick rock walls, along the tops of rock fins and through a labyrinth of magic.
Devils Garden Trail, Arches National Park
With out a doubt one of the most fun and interesting hikes ever.
Devils Garden Trail, Arches National Park
Here are a few more images!
Devils Garden Trail, Arches National Park

Devils Garden Trail, Arches National Park

Devils Garden Trail, Arches National Park

Devils Garden Trail, Arches National Park

Devils Garden Trail, Arches National Park

On the trail to Delicate Arch

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Delicate Arch in Arches National Park is the quintessential landmark in the state, adorning license plates and all sorts of travel guides.
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The trail you follow to get there is in itself jaw-dropping!
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Delicate Arch, Arches National Park

Arches National Park is one of the most stunning landscapes I have ever seen. Its even better in the evening light…
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Trail to Delicate Arch
In the afternoon mobs of people make the trip across the sandstone trail to witness one of the parks most magical sights: Sunset at Delicate Arch.
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Delicate Arch at Sunset
The blue skies, the white clouds, the green trees, all offsetting the magnificent red slick rock…
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Along the Delicate Arch Trail…
Really an unbelievable sight.
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On the way back…