There is no more important landmark in Utah, than the one that graces the state’s welcome signs, license plates, and tourism advertisements. Even so, I hadn’t made the hike up to the base of Delicate Arch during my previous two visits to Arches National Park. The first time, I didn’t have enough time, and instead, viewed the arch from an alternate viewpoint (which still required a hike). The second time, I was visiting during a rainstorm — hardly an appropriate time to make the trek up to a high, exposed point. This time I had my priorities straight. I made […]