Arch Hunting · Adam Thompson Photography

Hiking to Harmonica Arch in the Lost Creek Wilderness

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Harmonica Arch, also called Finger Rock Arch, is the longest span granite arch in the United States and the fourth longest in the world. Join me as I venture into the Lost Creek Wilderness to hike to this magnificent arch.

I Made a List of Resources for Arch Hunters

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Just a quick update on a new resource I put together to help those interested in getting their arch hunting journey started.

The Hunt for Ojo Oro Arch

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Ever since I first saw a picture of Ojo Oro Arch in Joshua Tree I've wanted to see. Since there were no directions available for it, I had to take matters into my own hands!

What is Considered an Arch?

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

There is a surprising amount of disagreement over how big a hole in a rock needs to be to qualify as an arch. This post explores how I classify what is and isn't considered a natural arch.

Where Do I Find Arch Data?

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

There is no one good resource available for finding arch data. This post explores what exactly I mean when I talk about 'Arch Data' and some of the resources I've found over the years for obtaining this data.

Documenting Leap Frog Pillar Arch 2 in Kentucky

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Leapfrog 2 Arch is an arch that, to the best of my knowledge, had never been properly documented until I took this image. The arch is located on a shelf about 15-20 feet up the cliffside. There really isn’t a great way to get up to the top of it, so I ended up having to improvise a bit.

Hunting Natural Bridges In The Daniel Boone National Forest

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Join me as I head out to confirm some recent arch submissions to the Kentucky Arch Database in the Daniel Boone National Forest.

Fall Arch Hunting In The Red River Gorge

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000

It’s finally time for another adventure! This time around, I decided to get out into the Gorge to enjoy some of the fall colors and to hunt for some new-to-me arches.

4 Tips For Shooting Natural Arches

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

It’s no secret that I love natural arches. If we’re going to be honest, though, they can be a challenging subject to shoot. Today, I’d like to share 4 of my top tips for shooting natural arches.

5 Of My Favorite Natural Arches In Kentucky

Mon, 28 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Kentucky is just packed full of natural arches. In fact, it’s ranked either second or third in the United States for the most natural arches. We are behind only Utah and possibly Arizona. East of the Mississippi, however, we are ranked number one! These are 5 of my favorites from the Bluegrass state.

Sky View Arch – A Hidden Gem In Red River Gorge

Sun, 17 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Visitors to Kentucky’s Red River Gorge know that, at this point, there are very few truly hidden spots left in the area. There are some, however, and Sky View Arch is one of them.