Arches National Park
Nov 27, 2009 Arches National Park Geocoin, Home
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Arches National Park preserves over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, like the world-famous Delicate Arch, as well as many other unusual rock formations. In some areas, the forces of nature have exposed millions of years of geologic history. The extraordinary features of the park create a landscape of contrasting colors, landforms and textures that is unlike any other in the world.
Arches is located in a “high desert,” with elevations ranging from 4,085 to 5,653 feet above sea level. The climate is one of very hot summers, cold winters and very little rainfall. Even on a daily basis, temperatures may fluctuate as much as 50 degrees.
Native Americans never inhabited Arches on a year-round basis, though they certainly roamed the area searching for wild game, useful plants and rocks for tool-making. Petroglyphs near Wolfe Ranch are thought to have been created by Indians from the Ute/Paiute cultures.
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| Sold in Sets Only $20.00 |
| Coin Name: Edition | Arches National Park Geocoin Daytime & Nighttime |
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| Size and Shape | 37×50 mm (2″ Wide) Custom | |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm | |
| Finish | Antique Bronze and Antique Copper | |
| Issue Date | 10/01/09 | |
| Trackable at Geocaching.com | Yes, Stamped on Side of coin | |
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| Weight | 1.9 oz for both coins |
