Edward Abbey & Fiery Furnace Arches
Your Visit to Arches National Park Should Include the Fiery Furnace hike – the best hike in all of Moab, and one of the best short hikes in the world. It was also said to be the favorite spot of Edward Abbey, Arches Park Ranger and author of the famous wester epic Desert Solitaire. Visit Fiery Furnace Arches and find out why!
Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey
Edward Abbey is a famous western writer who was also a ranger at Arches National Park in the 50s. He spent a lot of his time observing the slow ambulation of desert life and experiencing the tyrannical summer heat. In Desert Solitaire he amusingly describes his attempts to deter the infringement of progress upon the then still largely rugged and remote area. It is said that the Fiery Furnace was his favorite place inside the park! Desert Solitaire is a must read for anyone visiting Arches National Park and wanting to understand the hidden, but dynamic pulse of the desert. Reading it, you will perceive the desert's quiet beauty beyond the crowds and noise of today. This experience is even more significant while hiking the Fiery Furnace.
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