When did arches national park form?

Answer 1

U.S. law states that a national park must "Have relatively spacious land and water areas, so outstanding in quality and beauty as to make imperative their preservation by the federal government for the enjoyment, education and inspiration of all people."

The area in Arches NP clearly has land areas of outstanding beauty.

Answer 2

U.S. law states that a national park must "Have relatively spacious land and water areas, so outstanding in quality and beauty as to make imperative their preservation by the federal government for the enjoyment, education and inspiration of all people."

Loren Taylor and John Williams, both residents of Moab in the 1910s, thought the area around their city deserved such designation, and actively worked for it. President Hoover agreed with them in 1929, establishing Arches National Monument. The US Congress established Arches National Park in 1971.

Answer 3

In 1929, it was recognized as a national monument, but it became a national park in 1971.

Answer 4

Arches NP was established as a national monument on April 12, 1929 (1929-04-12)

Answer 5

Herbert Hoover signed the proclamation making Arches a national park in April 12, 1929.

Answer 6

Federal legislation to make this a national monument was signed on 1929 April 12; to make it a national park, on 1971 November 12.

Answer 7

300 million years ago.

Answer 8

In 1971