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Photographs by Al Morton, FACL
DELICATE ARCH, hailed by author as the acme of Arches sculpture, is a late afternoon side trip from the Devil's Garden.
IMPORTANCE OF WATER
Then, too, as long as you are already in the vicinity, you will surely want to visit Dead Horse Point. Dead Horse Point is Utah's Grand Canyon and is truly unexcelled for scenic grandeur. I have heard many people say that they liked it as well as or better than the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Although that may be a matter of opinion, I can assure you that you will never regret the sixty or seventy mile round trip out to the Point and back. The turnoff to Dead Horse Point is six miles north of the turnoff to the Arches.
Here again I must caution you to carry water. In fact, I cannot stress too strongly the necessity for carrying an ample supply of water, both for drinking and for the radiator of your car, when touring any of the arid regions of the west.
PLAN OF ACTION
Now for your plan of action. Drive straight to the town of Moab and arrange for hotel or tourist court accommodations. Moab is a typical little Mormon town, now the center of a feverish search for that magical ore, uranium. The people are friendly and hospitable and you will thoroughly enjoy your stay among them. You will have no trouble getting accommodations to suit you or information about the area you are going to visit. Harry Reed, the town's local photographer, possesses a thorough knowledge of the Arches country; both he and the custodian of the monument will be glad to help you.
It would be nothing short of treachery if I failed to mention the wonderful spring of fresh cold water to be found near the Colorado River bridge at the northern edge of town. Located about 200 yards east of the south end of the bridge, it is right on the road that skirts the edge of the river. Not only does it qualify as one of the most unexpected natural phenomena to be found in such surroundings, but it will [Continued on page 349]
THE TURRET ARCH, in far distance, forms an arch within an arch when framed through the great North Window. A morning to midmorning shot.
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HANDSOME JACK HOLLEY, the hermit of Moab Valley, lives with his dog and goats near the south end of the river bridge. Say Morton sent you.
THE DOUBLE ARCH, or Jug Handles, is the first major formation encountered in the Windows section. Picture it in midmorning to midafternoon^