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. Located just outside Moab, UT, Arches NP showcases amazing erosion sculptured rock with the main formations being in its namesake, arches. An arch is formed by erosive actions, mainly frost, wind and seeping moisture, on the free standing sandstone fins found here. Though the process sounds reasonably simple, just give erosion millions of years and the right kind of rock, and poof ..... a wonder to enjoy. (; If you would like a much better detailed explaination of this process, the Arches NPS site in the Links section is freatured and it has a great section on this. As has been the case with most of the offerings from Arches, this weeks photo is from the Devils Garden section which has a large number of sandstone fins and is home to some premiere arches. This June 2007 shot isn't really highlighting any particular formation, but rather is a shot I took while walking back from Landscape Arch and these fins coupled with the clouds just caught my eye. The trails in Devils Garden are really great as they take you right to some truly beautiful arches, while giving you a wonderful experience of walking through (and on) the fins and other rocks formations! At about 7 miles round trip with all the side trails, Devils Garden is a fairly easy hike with close to half of this being on well maintained gravel paths (passed Landscape Arch the trails do get a bit tougher) and there is very little elevation change (100 ft maybe). This is one of those opportunities well worth the effort as it allows you to experience this area as it needs to be seen, close up. This is really a beautiful park and has more wonders than can be experienced in a single day. Check the links section for more info on Arches National Park.