When hundreds or thousands of coral polyps build their skeletons close together, they create a calcium carbonate structure that provides habitat and food for a variety of organisms. This is known as a coral reef. Explore a virtual coral reef. More Info - Common Coral Forms; More Info - Fringing Reefs
Arch Cape is an unincorporated community in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. It is located along the Pacific coast about 4 miles south of Cannon Beach. The Arch Cape post office, established in 1912, has ZIP code 97102. The community was named for a natural arch in the coastal rocks.
Arches National Park is located just outside Moab, Utah, 230 miles southeast of Salt Lake City. Below are directions to Arches from some notable nearby destinations. From Salt Lake City, UT (230 miles) Take I-15 S toward Las Vegas. Merge onto US-6 E (exit 258) toward US-89 E Price/Manti. Take the US-191 S (exit 182) toward Crescent JCT/Moab.