Sand Dune Arch

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Today I finally got a chance to get out and stretch my legs a little, explore the area and take some photos. I took a short drive from the RV park to the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park. In the park I was able to take the truck on a short but enjoyable 4WD ride. From where I parked it was a short hike to the Sand Dune Arch. I parked near Party Rock, as it is called. I could tell why, because it appears that people like to come to this location and enjoy campfires, among other things.

Sand Dune Arch is a very small part of the Navajo Sandstone which makes up most of the rocks in nearby Zion National Park. I was reading yesterday that the Navajo Sandstone covers more than 100,000 square miles of land surface in four states. Geologists believe that approximately 170 to 200 million years ago the Navajo Sandstone was the largest sand dune ever to cover the earths surface.

The white rock in the distance is the third of five steps that make up the Grand Staircase.
Road to Party Rock.
Party Rock
Close up view of Party Rock.
Sand Dune Arch
I used the “Old Man” for scale.
I like to get on top of things, especially rocks.
This little guy was keeping a watchful eye on me.
The backside of Party Rock.

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I am a retired professional geologist who loves hiking, photography and travelling with my lovely wife Barbara.

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