The collapse of Double Arch, one of Utah's majestic geologic arches, stunned park visitors and deprived the state of a popular natural landmark forever. But geologists say its demise was inevitable.

Why? Because it’s wildly hot. Like many other parks, Arches’ visitor numbers have skyrocketed over just the past five years. Between 2020 and 2021 alone, visitation increased by 25%, buoyed by ...

The Double Arch at the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, in a photo taken before the collapse. (Courtesy: National Park Service) SALT LAKE CITY - A common line of questions has emerged from ...