Wall Arch collapsed > General Discussion

Posted: 8/9/2008 6:38:56 AM EDT

I know it won't mean anything to most of you, but for those of you who have been to Arches National Park in Utah (one of my favorite places in the whole country), and have hiked the Devil's Garden Trail, Wall Arch collapsed in the last few days. Kinda sucks...I was just there last month. Oh well, at least my son got to see it before it was destroyed.

Posted: 8/9/2008 6:39:45 AM EDT

[#1]

Sad. Reminds me of the Old Man of the Mountain, which I never got to see before the nose went.

Posted: 8/9/2008 6:40:55 AM EDT

[#2]

Don't worry. Some congressman will attach an earmark to an omnibus spending bill that authorizes repairs.

Posted: 8/9/2008 6:41:19 AM EDT

[#3]

Posted: 8/9/2008 6:41:35 AM EDT

[#4]

cause?

wind

natural erosion?

some stupid punk ass kids with nothing better to do?

If this is what Im thinking it is, I'm bummed, I didnt make it there yet

Posted: 8/9/2008 6:42:09 AM EDT

[#5]

Oh no!

I was just in Arches a month or two ago. I have some pics of Wall Arch - I'll look for them later..

Wall Arch, June 2008

The view

Posted: 8/9/2008 6:47:05 AM EDT

[#6]

I was there back in June, but didn't have much time so I missed out on the Devil's Garden trail.

Posted: 8/9/2008 6:49:13 AM EDT

[#7]

Global warming and GWB claim another victim.

Posted: 8/9/2008 6:50:17 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
cause?

wind

natural erosion?

some stupid punk ass kids with nothing better to do?

Probably just natural erosion.

Posted: 8/9/2008 7:32:08 AM EDT

[#9]

WitchDoctor broke it by jumping on it.

Posted: 8/11/2008 8:54:46 AM EDT

[#10]

It's Nature.

Shit changes.

I wish I had gotten a chance to see it though.

Posted: 8/11/2008 9:01:49 AM EDT

[#11]

It's a fantastic place, created by Mother Nature's sand blasters. This one must have been worn a bit thin over the centuries.

Posted: 8/11/2008 9:04:01 AM EDT

[#12]

Yup, nature in action. Geology is a bitch.

There are thousand of arches in the park. Eventually all of the existing arches will collapse. You can see where new ones are forming all over the park though.

Posted: 8/11/2008 10:04:24 AM EDT

[#13]

Nope, it's Bush's fault.

Gore could have saved it had he elected him President in 2000.

Posted: 8/11/2008 10:10:11 AM EDT

[#14]

Sad. Oh well. Landscape is definantly next.

Posted: 8/11/2008 10:12:08 AM EDT

[#15]

Note to self, do not stand under arches.

Posted: 8/11/2008 10:12:40 AM EDT

[#16]

It would have really sucked to be walking across that thing when it collapsed.

Posted: 8/11/2008 10:13:27 AM EDT

[#17]

Bush's fault.

Posted: 8/11/2008 10:13:31 AM EDT

[#18]

Obviously this a a DIRECT result of the failure of Republicans to CONSERVE our natural habitat! It must NEVER change!

Posted: 8/11/2008 10:13:49 AM EDT

[#19]

Wow the last time I was there was 2000. I have a ton of pictures from there but they are film so I would have to scan them.

One of my favorite places to visit. I need to get back there.

Posted: 8/11/2008 10:15:43 AM EDT

[#20]

If the earth wasn't warming to catastrophic levels the rock wouldn't have expanded which in turn caused stress points to weaken the arch.

This is a prime example of why we need to remove our dependence on fossil fuels and tighten emissions regulations before all of our rocks break.

Posted: 8/11/2008 11:25:34 AM EDT

[#21]

Here is a shot I took in 2005.
I took theredgoat, mojo, fagarak and boomhozer with me on this trip.
Been to the Arch 8 times now. It's my favorite national park.

Posted: 8/11/2008 11:34:31 AM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:
Here is a shot I took in 2005.
I took theredgoat, mojo, fagarak and boomhozer with me on this trip.
Been to the Arch 8 times now. It's my favorite national park.

www.kapplemultimedia.com/images/wall_arch.jpg

I still remember making you cry when you found out the Park Ranger was not going to let you ride back in his jeep.

TRG

Posted: 8/11/2008 11:55:08 AM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Here is a shot I took in 2005.
I took theredgoat, mojo, fagarak and boomhozer with me on this trip.
Been to the Arch 8 times now. It's my favorite national park.

www.kapplemultimedia.com/images/wall_arch.jpg

I still remember making you cry when you found out the Park Ranger was not going to let you ride back in his jeep.

TRG

I remember having to make a speshul trip to the store since your ass was bleeding and you had to get some tampons for it.

Posted: 8/11/2008 11:58:03 AM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Here is a shot I took in 2005.
I took theredgoat, mojo, fagarak and boomhozer with me on this trip.
Been to the Arch 8 times now. It's my favorite national park.

www.kapplemultimedia.com/images/wall_arch.jpg

I still remember making you cry when you found out the Park Ranger was not going to let you ride back in his jeep.

TRG

I remember having to make a speshul trip to the store since your ass was bleeding and you had to get some tampons for it.

The difference between your story and mine, is that I am not lying.

TRG

Posted: 8/11/2008 12:00:56 PM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Here is a shot I took in 2005.
I took theredgoat, mojo, fagarak and boomhozer with me on this trip.
Been to the Arch 8 times now. It's my favorite national park.

www.kapplemultimedia.com/images/wall_arch.jpg

I still remember making you cry when you found out the Park Ranger was not going to let you ride back in his jeep.

TRG

I remember having to make a speshul trip to the store since your ass was bleeding and you had to get some tampons for it.

The difference between your story and mine, is that I am not lying.

TRG

4 other people who were there can vouch for my story. They were as disgusted as I was.

Posted: 8/11/2008 12:01:47 PM EDT

[#26]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Here is a shot I took in 2005.
I took theredgoat, mojo, fagarak and boomhozer with me on this trip.
Been to the Arch 8 times now. It's my favorite national park.

www.kapplemultimedia.com/images/wall_arch.jpg

I still remember making you cry when you found out the Park Ranger was not going to let you ride back in his jeep.

TRG

I remember having to make a speshul trip to the store since your ass was bleeding and you had to get some tampons for it.

The difference between your story and mine, is that I am not lying.

TRG

4 other people who were there can vouch for my story. They were as disgusted as I was.

I believe Legs' version of the story since I have met you TRG.

Posted: 8/11/2008 12:02:55 PM EDT

[#27]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Here is a shot I took in 2005.
I took theredgoat, mojo, fagarak and boomhozer with me on this trip.
Been to the Arch 8 times now. It's my favorite national park.

www.kapplemultimedia.com/images/wall_arch.jpg

I still remember making you cry when you found out the Park Ranger was not going to let you ride back in his jeep.

TRG

I remember having to make a speshul trip to the store since your ass was bleeding and you had to get some tampons for it.

The difference between your story and mine, is that I am not lying.

TRG

4 other people who were there can vouch for my story. They were as disgusted as I was.

I believe Legs' version of the story since I have met you TRG.

Everyone who has met TRG would understand and not doubt what I am saying.

Posted: 8/11/2008 12:03:30 PM EDT

[#28]

I don't suppose there is any point (or even WAY) to repair it?

Yeah, I know nature is a bitch, but damn....... to lose something like that.

Posted: 8/11/2008 12:06:17 PM EDT

[#29]

Quoted:
I don't suppose there is any point (or even WAY) to repair it?

Yeah, I know nature is a bitch, but damn....... to lose something like that.

Are you talking about TRG's "O" ring? No...there is no way to repair it.

Posted: 8/11/2008 12:10:10 PM EDT

[#30]

Quoted:
~~WitchDoctor~~ Chuck Norris broke it by ~~jumping~~ leaning on it.

Fixed!

Posted: 8/11/2008 12:18:02 PM EDT

[#31]

Quoted:
I don't suppose there is any point (or even WAY) to repair it?

Yeah, I know nature is a bitch, but damn....... to lose something like that.

I guess someone might try, but it's a waste of time. Arches are transitory structures. Just enjoy them while we have them, I guess.

Posted: 8/11/2008 12:26:35 PM EDT

[#32]

Dang, I hiked that about 3 years ago.

My favorite national park. What a grand place!

Posted: 8/11/2008 12:34:58 PM EDT

[#33]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I don't suppose there is any point (or even WAY) to repair it?

Yeah, I know nature is a bitch, but damn....... to lose something like that.

Are you talking about TRG's "O" ring? No...there is no way to repair it.

Maxipad is your new name online to me.

TRG

Posted: 8/11/2008 12:44:38 PM EDT

[#34]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I don't suppose there is any point (or even WAY) to repair it?

Yeah, I know nature is a bitch, but damn....... to lose something like that.

Are you talking about TRG's "O" ring? No...there is no way to repair it.

Maxipad is your new name online to me.

TRG

Kinda reminded you of the Utah trip so we all understand why you came up with that.

Posted: 8/12/2008 6:21:14 AM EDT

[#35]

I was driving through Utah in 1999 and made a point to visit Arches.

It really is an incredible park.

RIP, Arch!

Posted: 8/12/2008 6:29:28 AM EDT

[#36]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I don't suppose there is any point (or even WAY) to repair it?

Yeah, I know nature is a bitch, but damn....... to lose something like that.

Are you talking about TRG's "O" ring? No...there is no way to repair it.

Maxipad is your new name online to me.

TRG

Kinda reminded you of the Utah trip so we all understand why you came up with that.

Are you two really pissed at each other or are you just fooling around?

If so, what the hell happened? Sound like a great story.

Posted: 8/12/2008 6:34:54 AM EDT

[#37]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I don't suppose there is any point (or even WAY) to repair it?

Yeah, I know nature is a bitch, but damn....... to lose something like that.

Are you talking about TRG's "O" ring? No...there is no way to repair it.

Maxipad is your new name online to me.

TRG

Kinda reminded you of the Utah trip so we all understand why you came up with that.

Are you two really pissed at each other or are you just fooling around?

If so, what the hell happened? Sound like a great story.

We are all good friends. We just give each other constant shit.

And we never let up.
Its been this way since 2001

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