The weather at Arches National Park can be unbearably hot in the summer. If you visit in the summer, head out early before the day heats up to enjoy sunrise!
It’s helpful to visit the Arches National Park visitor center. The rangers can give you tips for the best things to do with kids. You can also find out what ranger-led programs are offered at Arches National Park.
Kids, and adults, will enjoy collecting stamps in their National Park Passport book! We recommend you get the passport book before the trip, just in case!!
The Junior Ranger Program at Arches is a fun kid activity! There are activities to complete in order to earn the Junior Ranger Badge and signed certificate.
The Arches National Park scenic drive is a great way to see the park. There are points of interest along the scenic drive in the park where you can take photos, go hiking or just stop and enjoy the scenery!
Be sure to maximize your experience by allowing your eyes time to adjust (usually takes about 30 minutes), avoiding the moon, bringing a star chart, and using a headlamp with red light.