The Wolfe Ranch (later "Turnbow Cabin," after the first caretaker of Arches National Park who lived there) was built by injured Civil War veteran John Wesley Wolfe and his son. Though far from the first people to live in this area long inhabited by the Zuni, Hopi, Ute, Paiute, and other American Indian peoples, the Wolfes scraped together a ranch-based lifestyle in a climate that seems incompatible and inhospitable for it to most visitors today. A jarring juxtaposition to the busy Delicate Arch Trail crowds, a visit to the ranch is thought-provoking and worthwhile.

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March 13, 2019

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"The Wolfe Ranch, also known as Turnbow Cabin, is located in Arches National Park near Moab, Utah, United States.

John Wesley Wolfe settled in the location in 1888 with his …

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November 17, 2019

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It is impressive to see how people used to live. It is worth reading the information boards.

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1. Delicate Arch from Wolfe Ranch — Arches National Park

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2. Petroglyph Panel loop from Wolfe Ranch — Arches National Park

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3. Delicate Arch Trailhead – Delicate Arch loop from Castle Valley

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Location: Grand County, Utah, United States

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1. Delicate Arch from Wolfe Ranch — Arches National Park

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