Before getting to this weeks desktop, there's a couple of things I wanted to remind you about.  First, expect the next update to be on time.   Second, the previous weeks wallpaper is always still available by clicking the preview to the left found on this page.  Enjoy!

Above is this weeks free desktop. Back once again to a place which has been featured here many times, Arches National Park. Arches NP is located just outside Moab, UT and showcases amazing erosion sculptured rock with the main formations being what's named for, arches. I have offered a "how an arch is formed" speech in the past, but dropped it and now direct you to the info found at the Arches NPS site in the Links section as they do it much better job explaining it. This weeks photo was taken in June 2007 from a rocky perch overlooking probably the most well known formation found in this park (one can find it's image on the Utah auto license plate), Delicate Arch. As you can see here, Delicate stands at the edge of a cliff, virtually by itself and it's amazing to me how this piece survived its formation. This shot was taken with Delicate lit by the setting sun and it really gives you a true perspective of the size of the arch as there are silhouettes of three people close to it (there were at least 50 people setting around watching the sunset this particular evening). The trek to this view of Delicate Arch involves a simple 1.75 mile trail with a 480 ft elevation gain that is not bad, but does "get your attention" if you know what I mean. (: There are some truly great opportunities here to experience this park the way you need to see it, close up. Numerous trails of varying lengths and difficulties take you right to some truly beautiful arches, lead you through (and on) the sandstone fins and other rocks formations, allowing you to enjoy the wonders of erosion found here! This is really an intriguing, beautiful and very entertaining park that contains more sights than can be explored in a single day. Check the links section for more info on Arches National Park.